insipid

Definition

Unappetizingly flavorless.

Etymology

From French insipide, from Latin īnsipidus (“tasteless”), from in- (“not”) + sapidus (“savory”). In some senses, perhaps influenced by insipient (“unwise, foolish, stupid”).

Example Sentences

• "The diners were disappointed with the plain, insipid soup they were served."
• "There was no limit on drinks, and the guy next to me tucked away a few G and Ts. I confined myself to a pleasant Brewdog Ale and a glass of slightly insipid wine."
• "The textbook had a most insipid presentation of the controversy."

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