bland

• Se dit de quelque chose qui manque de saveur, de caractère ou d'intérêt marqué ; souvent employé pour qualifier une nourriture fade ou une personne sans relief.

Describes something that lacks strong flavor, character, or interest; often used for food or personality.

1. Lacking flavorB1formal

   Having little or no taste; not spicy or flavorful.

   fade, insipide

   • The soup was too bland for my liking.
   • He added salt and pepper to the bland rice.
   • The hospital food is often bland and unappetizing.

   Synonymesflatflavorlessinsipidsavorlesstastelessunseasonedvapidwatery

   Antonymesflavorfulpungentsavoryspicytangytastyzesty

2. Lacking interest or excitementB2formal

   Dull, uninteresting, or lacking strong character.

   fade, sans intérêt

   • The movie was so bland that I fell asleep.
   • His speech was bland and failed to engage the audience.
   • The decor in the room was bland and uninspired.

   Synonymesboringdrydullflatinsipidmonotonousstaletediousuninterestingvapid

   Antonymesanimatedcolorfuldramaticexcitinginterestinglivelyspiritedstimulatingstrikingvivid