German-English translations for fad

blanda bland oila bland dietThe coffee was bland
dismal
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He received a dismal compensationThe storm made for a dismal weekendShe was lost in dismal thoughts of despair

dull
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All these knives are dullHe sat through the dull lecture and barely stayed awakeWhen does having a dull personality ever get you a girlfriend? Even if you get one, how does being dull help you keep a relationship for over a year?
flavorless
vapid
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wishy-washy
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Not wanting to be pressed for details, public relations gave a wishy-washy answer.The wishy-washy orange juice served by the cafeteria not only failed to be sweet; it was barely orange.