bland
word
Definition
Something that is bland has little flavor, excitement, or distinctive qualities. It can describe food that tastes plain or a person, thing, or style that is dull or uninteresting.
Usage & Nuances
'Bland' is often used for food but can describe anything unexciting. Common collocations: 'bland taste', 'bland personality', 'bland colors'. It is neutral to mildly negative; don't use for truly bad or disgusting things, just plain or unremarkable ones.
Example Sentences
He has a very bland personality.
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Try adding some lemon juice if the salad tastes too bland.
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His speech was polite but a little bland compared to the others.
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This soup tastes bland without any spices.
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The walls are painted a bland gray.
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The movie was kind of bland—nothing exciting really happened.
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