colourless

Describes something that lacks hue or distinctive color, often appearing pale, transparent, or washed out. Figuratively, it refers to something dull, uninteresting, or lacking vivid character.

deOhne Farbe; im übertragenen Sinn auch ohne Ausdruck, Reiz oder Eigenständigkeit, farblos und langweilig.ruБесцветный; бледный, тусклый, невыразительный, лишённый яркости или индивидуальности.esIncoloro; pálido, apagado, sin expresión, carente de brillo o individualidad.frQui est sans couleur, dépourvu de teinte, incolore. Se dit aussi d'une personne ou d'une chose sans éclat, terne, sans caractère ni individualité.ptSem cor; literalmente. Figurativamente: sem brilho, sem vivacidade, sem interesse ou individualidade; monótono, apagado, inexpressivo.zh没有颜色的；也指人或事物平淡、呆板、缺乏鲜明个性或生气。arعديم اللون، لا لون له. ويُستعمل مجازًا بمعنى باهت أو شاحب أو خالٍ من الحيوية والتميّز والوضوح.

1. Lacking color or pigmentation; pale or transparent in appearance B2 formal

   Referring to an object, substance, or surface that does not possess a distinct chromatic quality. Such things might appear white, gray, clear, or so faintly tinted as to be effectively without hue. This can be a natural characteristic, as with water or glass, or the result of a process that removes color, such as bleaching.

   • The chemist noted that the resulting solution was a completely colourless liquid with no visible impurities.
   • His face became colourless upon hearing the shocking news, all blood drained from his cheeks.
   • The once vibrant curtains had faded over decades of sunlight, turning into a colourless rag.
   • Carbon monoxide is a particularly dangerous gas because it is both odourless and colourless.
   • She preferred colourless nail polish for a clean, understated look.

   deFarblos; ohne Farbstoff oder PigmentierungruЛишённый цвета или пигментации; бледный или прозрачный на видesincolorofrincoloreptSem cor ou pigmentação; pálido ou transparentezh无色的；缺乏色素；苍白或透明的arبلا لون أو صباغ؛ شاحب أو شفاف المظهر

   Synonyme: achromaticbleachedcleardrabfadedgrayhuelessneutralpaletransparentuncoloredwhite

   Antonyme: brightchromaticcoloredcolorfulvivid

2. Dull, uninteresting, or lacking distinctive character or vitality B2 formal

   Applied figuratively to a person, performance, piece of writing, or other creative work that fails to evoke interest, emotion, or attention. Such a subject is seen as bland, monotonous, and devoid of the vivid, memorable, or unique qualities that would make it stand out. It suggests a deficiency in spirit, energy, or originality.

   • The critic described the novel as a colourless narrative with flat, predictable characters.
   • He was a competent but ultimately colourless speaker, failing to inspire his audience.
   • The team delivered a shockingly colourless performance, lacking any energy or creativity.
   • She found the corporate environment grey and colourless, craving a more stimulating workplace.
   • His writing style is so colourless that I couldn't finish even the first chapter.

   deLangweilig, uninteressant, ohne unverwechselbaren Charakter oder LebendigkeitruСкучный, неинтересный, лишённый отличительных черт или живостиesDescolorido, insípido, sin carácterfrterne, sans éclatptSem graça, desinteressante, sem vitalidadezh平淡无奇，缺乏特色或生气arباهت، ممل، devoid من التميز

   Synonyme: blandcharacterlessdrabdrearydullflathumdruminsipidlacklusterlifelessmonotonousnondescriptpedestrianprosaicspiritlessuninspireduninterestingvapidwatery

   Antonyme: animatedcolorfuldistinctiveengagingfascinatinginterestinglivelyspiritedstrikingvivid