tasteless

adjective

taste·​less ˈtāst-ləs How to pronounce tasteless (audio)
1
a
: having no taste : insipid
tasteless vegetables
b
: arousing no interest : dull
2
: not having or exhibiting good taste
a tasteless joke
tastelessly adverb
tastelessness noun

Examples of tasteless in a Sentence

a vulgar and tasteless publicity stunt
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The Office’s more tasteless moments remain hysterically funny thanks to the show’s empathy: this was a series that punched up, not down. Taylor Antrim, Vogue, 31 Jan. 2025 Flailing arms, bent legs, tasteless costumes and choppy music edits received his unapologetic ire. Deborah Wilker, The Hollywood Reporter, 3 Sep. 2019 The first film had charm and heart, while Daddy’s Home 2 is mostly a tacky, tasteless affair. Tim Grierson, Vulture, 4 Feb. 2025 Most commercially available types are predominately made of soybean oil, making the flavor mild and nearly tasteless. Allison Herries, Verywell Health, 4 Feb. 2025 See all Example Sentences for tasteless 

Word History

First Known Use

1591, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

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The first known use of tasteless was in 1591

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“Tasteless.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/tasteless. Accessed 22 Feb. 2025.

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tasteless

adjective
taste·​less ˈtāst-ləs How to pronounce tasteless (audio)
1
: lacking flavor : flat
tasteless soup
2
: not having or showing good taste
a tasteless joke
tastelessly adverb
tastelessness noun

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