blandness

• Nom désignant la qualité ou l'état de ce qui est fade, insipide ou sans caractère, pouvant décrire un manque de saveur marquée, une absence d'intérêt personnel ou de gêne, ainsi qu'une manière d'agir polie mais peu sincère.

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.

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1. Lack of concern or embarrassmentC1formal

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

   Absence de gêne

   • 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.

   Synonymescomposurecoolnessequanimitynonchalanceunconcern

   Antonymesconcerndiscomfortembarrassmentself-consciousnesssensitivityshameuneaseworry

2. Lack of flavor or interestB2formal

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

   fadeur

   • 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.

   Synonymesdullnessflatnessflavorlessnessinsipidityjejunenesssavorlessnesssterilitytastelessnessvapidness

   Antonymesexcitementinterestpiquancysavorinessspicinesstangzest

3. Ingratiating smoothnessC1formal

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

   Onctuosité flatteuse

   • 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.

   Synonymesoilinessslicknesssmoothnesssuavityunctuousnessurbanity