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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...

   • 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: French Translation

     BLAND translate: fade, terne, fade, terne. Learn more in the...

   • Bland: Russian Translation

     BLAND translate: невыразительный , безвкусный . Learn more...

   • Bland: Polish Translation

     BLAND translate: nieciekawy, bez smaku , mdły, mdły,...

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

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   Learn the meaning of 'bland' as an adjective to describe something or someone as dull, tasteless, or uninteresting. See synonyms, examples, pronunciation, and word origin of 'bland'.

5. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › englishbland adjective - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage...

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   Bland means having little colour, excitement or interest, or not having a strong or interesting taste or emotion. Learn how to use this adjective with synonyms, pictures and example sentences.

6. 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.

7. 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 how to use this adjective in different contexts, with synonyms and antonyms, and see examples from various sources.

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

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   Bland means devoid of any distinctive or stimulating characteristics, uninteresting, dull, or lacking in special interest. It can also mean gentle, agreeable, or soothing. See the origin, usage, and related words of bland.