insipid
Dull and weak, without any interesting flavour or character.
insipid in a sentence
- The soup was so insipid that even a mountain of salt could not save it.
- The film was so insipid that half the audience were yawning by the middle.
Try an 11+ style question
Verbal reasoning papers often ask about a word like this.
Which word is closest in meaning to insipid?
- Arich
- Bexciting
- Cbland
- Dtasty
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C: bland. The other three mean the opposite of insipid.
Which word is most nearly opposite in meaning to insipid?
- Atasty
- Bdull
- Cbland
- Dtasteless
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A: tasty. The other three mean nearly the same as insipid.
Words that mean something similar
bland, dull, tasteless
Words that mean the opposite
tasty, exciting, rich
Careful: insipid is not bland
Bland is not always a complaint. Insipid always is. Read why children mix them up.
More words about character & personality
- intrepid: Brave and not afraid of danger.
- invincible: So strong that it cannot be beaten.
- jovial: Cheerful and full of fun.
- kindred: Alike in character, or connected like family.
- loyal: Always supporting and standing by a person, team or cause.
- malicious: Deliberately unkind and wanting to hurt others.
- mediocre: Not bad but not good either, just ordinary.
- meek: Quiet, gentle and not standing up for yourself.
More words to explore
Sitting the 11+ in Kent, Medway or Buckinghamshire?
Plain-English guides to each test, from the councils’ own pages: Kent Test · Medway Test · Bucks Secondary Transfer Test