Bland

5 lettersadjective

Updated June 2026

Definition

Lacking strong features or characteristics; mild and unremarkable.

“The hospital food was bland and uninspiring.”

Pronunciation

IPA

/blænd/

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Synonyms

flatflavorlessflavourlessinsipidsavorlesssavourlessvapidpolitic

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Words Related to Bland

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aland blanc blank blend blind blond brand gland

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bald band blad blan land

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