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as in crass
lacking in refinement or good taste
posted a completely tasteless comment that drew immediate rebuke
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as in bland
lacking in taste or flavor
breakfast was usually plain, tasteless oatmeal
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as in inappropriate
marked by an obvious lack of style or good taste
a tasteless suit that he wore to the party as a joke
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Recent Examples of tasteless
Particularly, with the juxtaposition of the tragedy of the fires makes the kind of vain posturing look more tasteless.
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Rosemary Feitelberg, WWD, 10 Jan. 2025
But more is at play in The Substance, which is also tasteless, silly, and — even at its grossest — easy to digest.
—Louis Peitzman, Vulture, 26 Dec. 2024
Be aware of carbon monoxide poisoning while boating - Carbon monoxide, the colorless, odorless, and tasteless toxic gas, has proven to be deadly on open motorboats.
—Diana Leyva, The Tennessean, 23 May 2024
The singer-songwriter, and daughter of actor-comedian Rob Schneider, was caught on video from multiple angles performing what fans thought was a tasteless cover.
—Joyce Orlando, The Tennessean, 22 Jan. 2024
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Rosemary Feitelberg, WWD, 10 Jan. 2025
But more is at play in The Substance, which is also tasteless, silly, and — even at its grossest — easy to digest.
—Louis Peitzman, Vulture, 26 Dec. 2024
Be aware of carbon monoxide poisoning while boating - Carbon monoxide, the colorless, odorless, and tasteless toxic gas, has proven to be deadly on open motorboats.
—Diana Leyva, The Tennessean, 23 May 2024
The singer-songwriter, and daughter of actor-comedian Rob Schneider, was caught on video from multiple angles performing what fans thought was a tasteless cover.
—Joyce Orlando, The Tennessean, 22 Jan. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for tasteless
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For climate advocates, Forrest citing his mining company’s financial performance might sound a bit crass coming from a billionaire who hops around the world on a private plane.—
Justin Worland,
TIME,
25 Feb. 2025
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Ak — who was previously accused of rape — was immediately faced with accusations of grooming, later admitting to his crass behavior.—
Jessica Bennett,
VIBE.com,
27 Jan. 2025
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If the bland season premiere is any indication, don’t expect many of those this year.—
Rebecca Jennings,
Vox,
13 Feb. 2025
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Their beiges aren’t at all bland and boring—quite the opposite, actually.—
Shanna Shipin,
Glamour,
12 Feb. 2025
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Some praised the Hitch star for looking happy and returning to music, while others said that the onstage moment of attempting to kiss Martinez was inappropriate.—
David Faris,
Newsweek,
27 Feb. 2025
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Doing so discourages inappropriate behavior with clear sanctions that are duly communicated to the entire organization, while good behavior is rewarded.—
Susana Sierra,
Forbes,
27 Feb. 2025
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However, these arrangements were not mere shakedowns; they were anchored in strategic diplomacy and geopolitical calculus, rather than vulgar profiteering.—
Ross Rosenfeld,
Newsweek,
26 Feb. 2025
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Her Facebook and email had been flooded with vulgar, inflammatory responses.—
Alyssa Goldberg,
USA TODAY,
24 Feb. 2025
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The water pressure then causes the vehicle to rise and slide on a thin layer of water between the tires and the road, making the driver lose control.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
2 Mar. 2025
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Chinese smartphone company Honor has released devices that fold up to be nearly as thin as an iPhone.—
Arjun Kharpal,
CNBC,
2 Mar. 2025
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So, with the names in play unsuitable, and no speed merchants on the trade block, does Oilers GM Stan Bowman pivot to another player type?—
Allan Mitchell,
The Athletic,
12 Feb. 2025
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The following year, regulators ruled that the company was unsuitable to operate its casinos in Sydney and Queensland, placing them under government supervision.—
Yessar Rosendar,
Forbes,
10 Feb. 2025
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Your friend is not a rude person; therefore, if their camera appears to be pointing your way, that must be a mistake.—
Judith Martin,
The Mercury News,
20 Feb. 2025
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Another thing the two women have in common: rude, moody, older boyfriends.—
Judy Berman,
TIME,
17 Feb. 2025
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At the far extreme, there is the insipid libertarianism of Ron Paul, the former Texas representative, who has claimed that Marine detachments guarding U.S. embassies count as examples of military overstretch.—
Bret Stephens,
Foreign Affairs,
5 Feb. 2013
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The blandly positive lyrics seemed even more insipid amid all the bedroom jams.—
Eric Webb,
Austin American-Statesman,
1 June 2024
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“Tasteless.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tasteless. Accessed 5 Mar. 2025.
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