Definition

Having no taste or lacking flavor.

Example

The soup was flavorless and needed more spices.

Comparatives & Superlatives

Conversation

I tried that new restaurant last night, and the food was so flavorless.

Really? I heard good things about it.

Yeah, it was disappointing because I expected more taste.

That's a bummer. I hate when food doesn't live up to the hype.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Flavorless → It is formed from "flavor" (from Latin *flavor*, meaning taste or smell) and "-less" (meaning without). The word "flavorless" means without flavor or lacking taste.

Memory Tip

Think of 'flavor' as the taste of something, and remember that 'flavorless' means it has no taste.

Visually Confused Words