blandness

• Существительное, обозначающее качество или состояние безвкусности, которое может описывать отсутствие выраженного вкуса, отсутствие личной заинтересованности или смущения, а также неискренне любезную манеру поведения.

A noun referring to the quality or state of being bland, which can describe a lack of distinctive taste, a lack of personal concern or embarrassment, or an insincerely gracious manner.

uncountable

1. Lack of concern or embarrassmentC1formal

   The quality of showing no personal worry, shame, or self-consciousness in a situation.

   Невозмутимость

   • His blandness during the heated argument surprised everyone.
   • She faced the criticism with a remarkable blandness.
   • The politician's blandness in the interview made him seem detached.

   Synonymscomposurecoolnessequanimitynonchalanceunconcern

   Antonymsconcerndiscomfortembarrassmentself-consciousnesssensitivityshameuneaseworry

2. Lack of flavor or interestB2formal

   The quality of having no distinctive or stimulating taste, or lacking interesting characteristics.

   Безвкусица

   • The blandness of the soup disappointed the guests.
   • He complained about the blandness of the hotel's cuisine.
   • The artist's work was criticized for its blandness and lack of originality.

   Synonymsdullnessflatnessflavorlessnessinsipidityjejunenesssavorlessnesssterilitytastelessnessvapidness

   Antonymsexcitementinterestpiquancysavorinessspicinesstangzest

3. Ingratiating smoothnessC1formal

   The quality of being pleasantly smooth, gentle, or flattering in manner, often to win favor.

   Угодливая мягкость

   • His blandness made him popular with the clients, but seemed insincere.
   • She used her natural blandness to calm tense negotiations.
   • The salesman's blandness was effective but felt overly polished.

   Synonymsoilinessslicknesssmoothnesssuavityunctuousnessurbanity