insipid
UK: ɪnˈsɪpɪd | US: ɪnˈsɪpɪd
Definition
adj. lacking flavor; tasteless
adj. lacking vigor or interest; dull
Structure
in <not>sipid <tasty>
Etymology
insipid = in<not> + sipid<tasty>
- in: A Latin prefix meaning "not" or "without."
- sipid: Derived from Latin sapidus (tasty), related to sapere (to taste).
Etymology Origin:
The word insipid originates from Latin insipidus, combining in- (not) and sapidus (tasty). It initially described literal tastelessness in food or drink. Over time, it expanded metaphorically to describe anything lacking excitement or appeal, reflecting how sensory and intellectual dullness share a conceptual link.
Examples
The soup was so insipid that no one finished it.
His insipid speech failed to engage the audience.
The movie’s insipid plot made it forgettable.
She found the party insipid and left early.
The dish tasted insipid without proper seasoning.