Bland

/blænd/

Meaning & Definition

adjective

lacking strong features or characteristics and therefore uninteresting.

The presentation was so bland that most of the audience fell asleep.

(of food) lacking flavor; dull.

I prefer spicy dishes, but this one is rather bland.

smooth and soothing; mild.

He spoke in a bland tone that failed to excite any interest.

Derived from Middle English 'blande', from Old French 'bland', from Latin 'blandus', meaning 'smooth' or 'gentle'.

bland as a dishwater

completely unremarkable or boring.

bland expressions

facial expressions that show little emotion or interest.

bland taste

a flavor that is mild to the point of being uninteresting.

insipid

lacking flavor or vigor.

dull

lacking interest or excitement.

mild

not strong or harsh.

boring or unexciting.

That movie was so bland, I almost fell asleep.

not at all spicy or thrilling.

Her party was pretty bland, nothing fun happened.