Insipid

/ɪnˈsɪp.ɪd/

फीका; नीरस; बेस्वाद/बेरंग (स्वाद या रुचि से रहित)

Origin & History

From Latin insipidus (‘tasteless’), from in- (‘not’) + sapidus (‘tasty’, from sapere ‘to taste, be wise’).

लैटिन insipidus (‘बेस्वाद’) से, जो in- (‘नहीं’) + sapidus (‘स्वादिष्ट’; sapere ‘स्वाद लेना/बुद्धिमान होना’) से बना है।

Definition

Insipid describes something (especially food or drink) that tastes unpleasantly bland or has almost no flavor; it can also describe speech, writing, ideas, or art that feels dull, colourless, and lacking character or excitement.

Insipid का अर्थ है (खासकर भोजन/पेय) जो अप्रिय रूप से बेस्वाद या बहुत फीका हो; और यह बोलचाल, लेखन, विचार या कला के लिए भी आता है जो नीरस, बेरंग और व्यक्तित्व/रोचकता से रहित लगे।

Parts of Speech

Adjective:
The diners were disappointed with the plain, insipid soup they were served.
Adjective:
The textbook had a most insipid presentation of the controversy.

Usage Examples

This tea tastes insipid without sugar or spices.
His insipid jokes failed to amuse anyone.
The film’s plot was insipid and predictable.
She gave an insipid apology that sounded rehearsed.

Synonyms

Bland Tasteless Vapid Wearish Boring Characterless Colourless Dull Vacuous Flat Uninspired

Related Forms

Noun
Adjective
Adverb

Idioms & Phrases

Insipid as dishwater
बिल्कुल फीका/बेस्वाद (धोने के पानी जितना फीका)
An insipid remark
नीरस/फीकी टिप्पणी