Definition

Having no salt or lacking flavor; bland.

Example

The soup was saltless, making it taste quite dull.

Conversation

Have you ever tried that saltless bread they sell at the bakery?

No, I haven't. Is it any good?

It's a bit bland, but some people like it for health reasons.

I guess I prefer my bread with a little flavor!

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Saltless → It is formed from "salt" (from Old English *sealt*, meaning a mineral substance used for seasoning and preserving food) and "-less" (meaning without). The word "saltless" means without salt or lacking salt.

Memory Tip

Think of something that is 'without' ('-less') the seasoning of 'salt' — that's why saltless means lacking salt.

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