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insipid

/ɪnˈsɪp.ɪd/adjective

Dull and bland; lacking flavor, character, or interest.

Example sentences

  • “The coffee was weak and insipid.”
  • “Critics dismissed the film as insipid and forgettable.”

Started with food and drink, now covers conversation, prose, and personalities. A cutting word despite its mild sound.

Synonyms for insipid

  • bland
  • tasteless
  • flavorless
  • dull
  • vapid

Antonyms

  • flavorful
  • interesting

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