Definition

Lacking flavor or taste; bland and uninteresting to the palate.

Example

The soup was savorless, leaving everyone disappointed with the meal.

Conversation

I tried that new restaurant yesterday, but the food was so savorless.

Really? That's disappointing, I heard good things about it.

Yeah, I expected more flavor, but everything tasted bland.

Maybe their chef was having an off day or something.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Savorless → It is formed from "savor" (from Old French *savorer*, meaning to taste or enjoy) and "-less" (meaning without). The word "savorless" means lacking flavor or taste.

Memory Tip

Think of 'savor' as the enjoyment of taste, and remember that 'savorless' means without that enjoyment.

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