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colorless

adj.
B2 Upper Intermediate US //ˈkəɫɝɫəs// col·or·less

adj. having no color at all, like water or clear glass. It can also describe something boring that does not have any interesting or exciting qualities.

adj. lacking distinctive color or hue; transparent. In a figurative sense, it describes a person, performance, or political style that lacks character, vitality, or interest.


SIMPLE

The liquid in the bottle is colorless and smells like vinegar.

CONTEXTUAL

Critics described the candidate's speech as colorless, noting that he failed to inspire the crowd with any new ideas.

COMPLEX

Despite his technical expertise, the minister was often sidelined due to a colorless public persona that failed to resonate with the more passionate segments of the electorate.

Antonyms
Origin

From color + -less.

Usage

Often used figuratively in political contexts to describe a lack of charisma or ideological distinctiveness.

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