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as in crass
lacking in refinement or good taste
posted a completely tasteless comment that drew immediate rebuke
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as in bland
lacking in taste or flavor
breakfast was usually plain, tasteless oatmeal
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as in inappropriate
marked by an obvious lack of style or good taste
a tasteless suit that he wore to the party as a joke
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Recent Examples of tasteless
Thallium is a toxic heavy metal, and tasteless and odorless element.
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Trent Abrego, Twin Cities, 6 Sep. 2025
Mineral oil is a tasteless, odorless oil that doesn't soak into the skin.
—Lauren O'Connor, Health, 2 Sep. 2025
Here's hoping the next First Family doesn't just reverse policy but rips out every bit of this tasteless mess.
—Marni Rose McFall, MSNBC Newsweek, 20 Aug. 2025
With good reason, Liverpool have long railed against tasteless chants about the 1989 Hillsborough disaster, which cost the lives of 97 of their fans.
—Phil Hay, New York Times, 20 Aug. 2025
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Trent Abrego, Twin Cities, 6 Sep. 2025
Mineral oil is a tasteless, odorless oil that doesn't soak into the skin.
—Lauren O'Connor, Health, 2 Sep. 2025
Here's hoping the next First Family doesn't just reverse policy but rips out every bit of this tasteless mess.
—Marni Rose McFall, MSNBC Newsweek, 20 Aug. 2025
With good reason, Liverpool have long railed against tasteless chants about the 1989 Hillsborough disaster, which cost the lives of 97 of their fans.
—Phil Hay, New York Times, 20 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for tasteless
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Season 4 does introduce the three new Americans via Tender — an online payment system used for gambling and pornography sites, which becomes the focal point of Season 4 — with Penn’s Jonah bringing a crass brand of American humor to the season premiere.—
Chris O'Falt,
IndieWire,
14 Jan. 2026
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Often, the art created out of activism is productive and instructional, rather than crass or shocking, Duarte said.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
26 Dec. 2025
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The loft features minimal decor but doesn't feel bland due to the planked walls.—
Claire Hoppe Norgaard,
Better Homes & Gardens,
13 Jan. 2026
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This is a comforting meal that is anything but bland.—
Kimberly Holland,
Southern Living,
12 Jan. 2026
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The bill contained a number of measures meant to protect the immigrant community from inappropriate and unlawful stops, searches and detainment and a call to adopt model policies for the state.—
Bobby Zirkin,
Baltimore Sun,
15 Jan. 2026
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No Epstein survivor or associate has ever made a public allegation of wrongdoing or inappropriate behavior by the former president or his wife in connection with his prior relationship with Epstein.—
Lauren Peller,
ABC News,
14 Jan. 2026
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Although the Ripken card launched many conspiracy theories as to whether the inclusion of its vulgar phrase was truly a mistake or a Fleer marketing ploy, there is a long history of errors making it through quality control in sports card production.—
Tyler Holzhammer,
New York Times,
6 Jan. 2026
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The joke swap during last year's Christmas episode went to some particularly jaw-dropping places after Che made Jost read a vulgar joke about Johansson.—
Brendan Morrow,
USA Today,
21 Dec. 2025
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The water pressure then causes the vehicle to rise and slide on a thin layer of water between the tires and the road, making the driver lose control.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
10 Jan. 2026
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Yimobra Memory Foam Bath Mat, $9 with Prime The bath mat is made from memory foam that feels plush underfoot and cushions each step, unlike thin cotton mats.—
Maggie Horton,
PEOPLE,
10 Jan. 2026
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Soils that are high in peat moss are unsuitable for citrus trees.—
Derek Carwood,
Better Homes & Gardens,
5 Jan. 2026
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These tests, though frequently used in Denmark as part of child protection investigations, were criticized as inappropriate and unsuitable for the people of Greenland and other minorities.—
Jon Blistein,
Rolling Stone,
5 Jan. 2026
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Currently, the Police Oversight office allows complainants to resolve more minor complaints, like when an officer is rude, by asking that the officer's supervisor to talk to them about their conduct.—
Austin Sanders,
Austin American Statesman,
12 Jan. 2026
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Asking a neighbor to shovel their side of the sidewalk is not inherently rude.—
Olivia McIntosh,
Martha Stewart,
12 Jan. 2026
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Throughout the film, which is visually impressive, but insipid in the story, there are countless small touches that bring us back to the original.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
31 Oct. 2025
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On the road, the Murano sidesteps the insipid CVT vibe of the past.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
17 Aug. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Tasteless.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tasteless. Accessed 21 Jan. 2026.
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