B2 adjective Neutre

blandness

/ˈblændnəs/

Blandness refers to the quality of being uninteresting, dull, or lacking in strong features and characteristics. In a culinary context, it describes food that lacks flavor or seasoning, while in a general context, it describes things that are mediocre or devoid of personality.

Exemples

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The blandness of the soup made me reach for the salt and pepper immediately.

The lack of flavor in the soup made me want to add seasoning right away.

2

Critics often complain about the blandness of modern corporate architecture.

Reviewers frequently express dislike for the uninteresting design of modern office buildings.

3

I couldn't finish the movie because of the sheer blandness of the main character.

I stopped watching the film because the protagonist was extremely boring and lacked personality.

Famille de mots

Nom
blandness
Adverbe
blandly
Adjectif
bland
Apparenté
blandishment
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Astuce mémo

Think of the word 'blah'. If something is 'blah', it is full of 'blandness'.

Quiz rapide

The designer was criticized for the __________ of the new logo, which many found forgettable.

Correct !

La bonne réponse est : blandness

Exemples

1

The blandness of the soup made me reach for the salt and pepper immediately.

everyday

The lack of flavor in the soup made me want to add seasoning right away.

2

Critics often complain about the blandness of modern corporate architecture.

formal

Reviewers frequently express dislike for the uninteresting design of modern office buildings.

3

I couldn't finish the movie because of the sheer blandness of the main character.

informal

I stopped watching the film because the protagonist was extremely boring and lacked personality.

4

The study explores the intentional blandness of diplomatic language used in international treaties.

academic

The research examines why the language in global agreements is purposely kept neutral and unexciting.

5

We need to avoid any blandness in our marketing campaign if we want to stand out from the competition.

business

We must ensure our advertising is not dull so that we can be more noticeable than other companies.

Famille de mots

Nom
blandness
Adverbe
blandly
Adjectif
bland
Apparenté
blandishment

Collocations courantes

utter blandness complete lack of interest or flavor
alleviate the blandness to make something less boring or tasteless
corporate blandness the unexciting style associated with large companies
relative blandness a comparative lack of distinct features
aesthetic blandness a lack of visual interest or beauty

Phrases Courantes

clinical blandness

a cold or sterile lack of personality

safe blandness

being intentionally uninteresting to avoid offending anyone

surprising blandness

an unexpected lack of flavor or excitement

Souvent confondu avec

blandness vs blindness

Blindness is the inability to see, whereas blandness is a lack of flavor or excitement.

blandness vs bluntness

Bluntness refers to directness in speech or a dull edge, while blandness refers to a lack of character or spice.

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Notes d'usage

Use 'blandness' when you want to emphasize the negative aspect of something being too neutral or unexciting. It is commonly used to describe food, art, personalities, or environments that fail to make an impression.

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Erreurs courantes

Learners sometimes use the adjective 'bland' where the noun 'blandness' is required, such as saying 'I was surprised by the bland of the food' instead of 'the blandness of the food'.

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Astuce mémo

Think of the word 'blah'. If something is 'blah', it is full of 'blandness'.

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Origine du mot

From the Latin word 'blandus', meaning 'smooth, mild, or flattering'.

Modèles grammaticaux

Uncountable noun Usually followed by the preposition 'of' Can be preceded by qualifying adjectives like 'sheer' or 'total'
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Contexte culturel

In many Western cultures, 'blandness' in food is generally criticized, though a 'bland diet' is a specific medical term for easily digestible, non-irritating foods.

Quiz rapide

The designer was criticized for the __________ of the new logo, which many found forgettable.

Correct !

La bonne réponse est : blandness

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