Meaning
bland, tasteless
- lacking flavor or taste
- lacking interest, dull or uninspired (figurative)
In a sentence
Questa minestra è davvero insipida; ci vorrebbe un pizzico di sale.
This soup is really bland; it could use a pinch of salt.
Perché trovi sempre insipide le commedie romantiche?
Why do you always find romantic comedies dull?
Il sugo non era affatto insipido grazie alle erbe fresche.
The sauce was not bland at all thanks to the fresh herbs.
Word forms (4)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| insipido | masculine · singular |
| insipida | feminine · singular |
| insipidi | masculine · plural |
| insipide | feminine · plural |
Usage notes
- Commonly used for food lacking salt or seasoning; 'sciocco' is often used regionally in Tuscany.
- Can describe people, conversations, or works of art meaning dull or unexciting.