bland
Translation
bland, tasteless, uninteresting, mild
Examples
The soup was bland and needed more salt.
The soup was bland and needed more salt.
His speech was bland and uninspiring.
His speech was bland and uninspiring.
Grammar Patterns
((bland)) ((noun)) lacking strong flavour or characteristics The food was quite bland.
Similar Words
Synonyms: tasteless, dull, insipid; Antonyms: flavorful, spicy, exciting
Etymology
From Latin 'blandus' meaning 'soft, smooth, flattering'. It originally meant pleasant, but evolved to mean lacking strong features.
Memory Tips
Think of a 'bland' diet recommended by a doctor – plain, unseasoned food.