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   bland

   /bland/

   adjective

   • 1. lacking strong features or characteristics and therefore uninteresting: "bland, mass-produced pop music" Similar uninterestingdullboringtediousmonotonousdrydrabdrearywearisomeunexcitingunimaginativeuninspiringuninspiredweakinsipidcolourlesslustrelesslacklustrevapidflatstaletritevacuousfeeblepallidwishy-washylimplametiredlifelesstorpidunanimatedzestlessspiritlesssterileanaemicbarrentamebloodlessantisepticmiddle-of-the-roadrun-of-the-millcommonplacemediocrenondescriptcharacterlessmundaneinoffensivehumdrumprosaicOpposite interestingstimulating
   • ▪ (of food or drink) unseasoned, mild-tasting, or insipid: "a bland and unadventurous vegetarian dish" Similar tastelessflavourlessinsipidmildsavourlessunflavouredweakthinwaterywatered-downspicelessunappetizinginformal:wishy-washyOpposite tangy
   • ▪ showing no strong emotion: "his expression was bland and unreadable" Similar temperatemildsoftcalmbalmysoothingbenignOpposite violentdestructive

   Word Origin late Middle English (in the sense ‘gentle in manner’): from Latin blandus ‘soft, smooth’.

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2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishBLAND | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   Bland means not having a strong taste or character or not showing any interest or energy. Learn more about the word, its usage, and related terms from the Cambridge Dictionary.

   • English (US)

     BLAND meaning: 1. not having a strong taste or character or...

   • Znaczenie Bland, Definicja W Cambridge English Dictionary

     bland definicja: 1. not having a strong taste or character...

   • Traditional

     BLAND translate: 無滋味的;枯燥乏味的;沒精打采的，無生氣的. Learn more in the...

   • Bland Spanish Translation

     BLAND translate: insulso, soso/sa [masculine-feminine],...

   • Bland: Italian Translation

     bland translate: insulso, insipido, insapore, insipido,...

   • Bland: Arabic Translation

     BLAND translate: مُضْجِر, بِلا طَعْم. Learn more in the...

   • Bland: Korean Translation

     BLAND translate: 단조로운, 맛이 없는. Learn more in the Cambridge...

   • Bland: Catalan Translation

     BLAND translate: insuls, fat, insípid. Learn more in the...

3. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › blandBland Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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   Bland means smooth and soothing in manner or quality, or lacking strong flavor or interest. Learn more about the word history, synonyms, examples, and usage of bland from Merriam-Webster.

4. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryBLAND | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

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   Bland means not having a strong taste or character or not showing any interest or energy. Learn more about the word, its usage, and related terms from the Cambridge Dictionary.

5. www.dictionary.com › browse › blandBLAND Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com

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   Bland definition: pleasantly gentle or agreeable. See examples of BLAND used in a sentence.

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7. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishBLAND definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   Learn the meaning, synonyms, pronunciation and usage of the adjective 'bland', which can describe someone or something as dull, tasteless, or mild. See examples of 'bland' in sentences and compare it with similar words.

8. www.thefreedictionary.com › blandBland - definition of bland by The Free Dictionary

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   Bland means lacking taste, flavor, interest, or emotion. It can also mean smooth, agreeable, or mild. Find different sources, translations, and examples of bland.

9. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › blandBland - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

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   When you have a nasty cold and you’re very congested, food can taste unappealingly bland. That means dull, flavorless, or just plain “blah.”. Bland comes to us from the Latin word blandus, meaning “mild, smooth, flattering, alluring.”.