tastelessness Meaning & Definition
What Does Tastelessness Mean?
Tastelessness is used as an adjective meaning having no taste. It can also mean arousing no interest.
Tastelessness at a Glance
| Part of speech | adjective |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | /ˈtāst-ləs/ |
| Syllables | 2 |
| Synonyms | flavorlessness, savorlessness and coarseness |
| Antonyms | tastefulness, cultivation and genteelness |
| Adverb | tastelessly |
| First known use | 1591 |
Tastelessness Definition (Adjective)
- having no taste : insipid
tasteless vegetables
- arousing no interest : dull
- not having or exhibiting good taste
a tasteless joke
Synonyms of Tastelessness
Antonyms of Tastelessness
Tastelessness in a Sentence
tasteless vegetables
a tasteless joke
the tastelessness of his comments ruined the dinner party
posted a completely tasteless comment that drew immediate rebuke
breakfast was usually plain, tasteless oatmeal
a tasteless suit that he wore to the party as a joke
Word Forms & Grammar
taste·less·ly adverb
taste·less·ness noun
tasteless
tastelessly
tastelessness
tastelessnesses
tastelessness (plural tastelessnesses)
Origin of Tastelessness
From tasteless + -ness.
First Known Use
1591
Tastelessness Pronunciation
The standard pronunciation of tastelessness is /ˈtāst-ləs/, spoken in 2 syllables, with the main stress on the first syllable (tāst).
Common Questions About Tastelessness
What part of speech is tastelessness?
Tastelessness is an adjective.
What is another word for tastelessness?
You can replace tastelessness with words such as flavorlessness, savorlessness and coarseness. See the full list of tastelessness synonyms and antonyms.
What is the opposite of tastelessness?
The opposite of tastelessness can be expressed with words like tastefulness, cultivation, genteelness and gentility.