Colorless

/ˈkʌl.ər.ləs/

Meaning & Definition

adjective

lacking distinctive character or features; dull or uninspiring.

The presentation was colorless and failed to engage the audience.

not having any strong qualities or feelings; bland.

His colorless personality made it hard for others to connect with him.

lacking color or hue; transparent or clear.

The water from the spring was completely colorless and pure.

The word 'colorless' is formed from 'color' + the suffix '-less', meaning without color.

colorless personality

Refers to someone who lacks enthusiasm or charisma.

colorless ideas

Ideas that are unoriginal or unexciting.

colorless water

Water that is clear and without color.

color

The characteristic of visual perception described through color categories.

coloration

The coloration of an object can affect its brightness and the way we perceive it.

Boring or unexciting

His jokes were so colorless, no one laughed.

Lacking personality or depth

That movie was colorless; I wouldn't recommend it.