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insipid

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Definition:

Lacking in flavor or qualities that interest. Devoid of interesting or stimulating qualities.

In a Quote:

It was at first a very insipid diet, though common enough in many parts of Europe, but grew tolerable by time; and having been often reduced to hard fare in my life, this was not the first experiment I had made how easily nature is satisfied.

From Gulliver’s Travels, Jonathan Swift

Pronunciation:

In – SIP - id

Also Known As:

dull; dreadfully boring

Examples:

The audience yawned during Mike's insipid rendition of the anthem.

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