Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
bland
Adjective
/blænd/
Definition
Lacking strong features or characteristics and therefore uninteresting.
Examples
- The soup was rather bland and needed seasoning.
- Her bland personality made it hard for her to make friends.
- He prefers bland foods over spicy ones.
Meaning
The term refers to something that is smooth, mild, and lacking in flavor or excitement. It can be used to describe food that is not spicy or flavorful or a demeanor that is unemotional.
Synonyms
- Insipid
- Mild
- Uninteresting
- Flat
- Tasteless