Basic Details
Word: Tasteless
Part of Speech: Adjective
Meaning: Lacking flavour; not enjoyable to eat or drink; also can mean lacking good taste or style.
Synonyms: Flavourless, bland, dull
Antonyms: Tasty, delicious, flavourful
Idioms and Phrases
- Tasteless joke: A joke that is offensive or inappropriate. Example: "His tasteless joke about the accident upset everyone at the party."
- Taste the rainbow: To experience a variety of flavours or experiences. Example: "At the ice cream shop, we can taste the rainbow with all the different flavours available."
Usage Examples
Example 1: The soup was tasteless, so I added some herbs to improve the flavour.
Example 2: It was a disappointingly tasteless dish, despite the beautiful presentation.
Example 3: He wore a tasteless outfit that didnt match the elegant theme of the event.
Fun Fact
Did you know that the human tongue can detect five basic tastes: sweet, sour, bitter, salty, and umami? When food lacks any of these flavours, it can be considered tasteless!
Famous Quote
"The only thing worse than being talked about is not being talked about." - Oscar Wilde. This reminds us that even tastelessness can lead to attention.
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "tasteless" mean?
a) Full of flavour
b) Lacking flavour
c) Spicy and exciting
d) Sweet and sour
Answer: b) Lacking flavour
2. Which of these is a synonym of "tasteless"?
a) Flavourful
b) Flavourless
c) Delicious
d) Zesty
Answer: b) Flavourless
3. What is an antonym of "tasteless"?
a) Bland
b) Dull
c) Tasty
d) Monotonous
Answer: c) Tasty
4. Which sentence uses "tasteless" correctly?
a) The cake was so tasteless that everyone loved it.
b) The movie was tasteless and offended many viewers.
c) She felt tasteless after trying the delicious pie.
d) The salad was tasteless and had a lot of spices.
Answer: b) The movie was tasteless and offended many viewers.
5. What does the idiom "tasteless joke" refer to?
a) A very funny joke
b) A joke that everyone enjoys
c) An offensive or inappropriate joke
d) A joke about food
Answer: c) An offensive or inappropriate joke
