zestless

adjective

Definition of zestlessnext
as in insipid

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for zestless
  1. insipid
  2. boring
  3. predictable
  4. dry
  5. tedious
  6. tasteless
Adjective
  • 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
  • The blandly positive lyrics seemed even more insipid amid all the bedroom jams.
    Eric Webb, Austin American-Statesman, 1 June 2024
Definition of insipid
Adjective
  • Covering the entertainment business is never boring, and 2025 is already shaping up to be another banger as business models that have been around for decades continue to evolve, erode and unravel.
    Ryan Faughnder, Los Angeles Times, 7 Jan. 2025
  • News to Know Disney buys Fubo On its face, the move might sound like a boring press release.
    Chris Branch, The Athletic, 7 Jan. 2025
Definition of boring
Adjective
  • Their personalities are painted only in the broadest strokes, and their biographies along the most predictable beats.
    Angie Han, The Hollywood Reporter, 9 Jan. 2025
  • Start slideshow: 10 Stocks Where Yields Got More Juicy » In general, dividend amounts are not always predictable and tend to follow the ups and downs of profitability at each company.
    Dividend Channel, Forbes, 8 Jan. 2025
Definition of predictable
Adjective
  • And so far, Southern California is experiencing one of its driest starts in years to what is supposed to be the rainy season.
    Grace Toohey, Los Angeles Times, 6 Jan. 2025
  • Silva suggests tools and techniques like Gua Sha and dry brushing.
    India Espy-Jones, Essence, 6 Jan. 2025
Definition of dry
Adjective
  • Why Seasonal Decluttering Is Important Seasonal decluttering is a great way to ensure fewer tedious and lengthy year-end declutters.
    Rabekah Henderson, Southern Living, 29 Dec. 2024
  • But if it’s been feeling more tedious lately, trying one of the best meal kit delivery services is an easy way to change up your routine and make dinnertime a lot easier.
    Sara Coughlin, SELF, 23 Dec. 2024
Definition of tedious
Adjective
  • Particularly, with the juxtaposition of the tragedy of the fires makes the kind of vain posturing look more tasteless.
    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
Definition of tasteless
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