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
  • The blandly positive lyrics seemed even more insipid amid all the bedroom jams.
    Eric Webb, Austin American-Statesman, 1 June 2024
  • With the Netherlands’ starting options likely to be the insipid Wout Weghorst or the inconsistent Cody Gakpo, the 22-year-old Zirkzee could quickly find himself in the starting XI.
    The Athletic UK Staff, The Athletic, 24 Apr. 2024
Definition of insipid
Adjective
  • But to play to that dichotomy is a tightrope walk: lean too far one way and Indy becomes boring, either as too normal or a superhero.
    Christopher Cruz, Rolling Stone, 10 Dec. 2024
  • The idea was clear enough, and conceptual artists have been struggling ever since to make works that are not as boring as this one.
    Calvin Tomkins, The New Yorker, 9 Dec. 2024
Definition of boring
Adjective
  • Traditionally, careers have followed predictable paths.
    Vibhas Ratanjee, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024
  • These adjustments, tied to the Consumer Price Index (CPI), are designed to ensure wages stay in line with inflation over time, providing steady, predictable boost for workers.
    Francisco Velasquez, Quartz, 9 Dec. 2024
Definition of predictable
Adjective
  • Make sure your tools are completely dry before storing them in your garage, basement, potting shed, or other dry location.
    Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 Dec. 2024
  • Cold weather always brings its own set of challenges, and one common winter woe is the discomfort of dry and chapped lips.
    Maryal Miller Carter, USA TODAY, 7 Dec. 2024
Definition of dry
Adjective
  • Without the proper tools, keeping your floors in tip-top shape can be a tedious affair, especially for pet owners.
    Maggie Horton, People.com, 2 Dec. 2024
  • Though for many people shopping can be relatively painless (depending on how picky your tastes are), for those who fall outside of the typical industry sizing, the process can be a tedious slog or even painful.
    Mikelle Street, Them, 26 Nov. 2024
Definition of tedious
Adjective
  • Setting aside the general question of how necessary this show is to begin with, nothing here comes across as particularly tasteless.
    Ben Rosenstock, Vulture, 29 Oct. 2024
  • Who is Tony Hinchcliffe? Hinchcliffe, raised in Youngstown, Ohio, is a stand-up comedian who specializes in the roast style, in which comedians take the podium to needle a celebrity victim with personal and often tasteless jokes.
    Sasha Rogelberg, Fortune, 28 Oct. 2024
Definition of tasteless
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