diff --git a/profiles/package.mask b/profiles/package.mask
index 74edf03adf4b0..3f813bab19105 100644
--- a/profiles/package.mask
+++ b/profiles/package.mask
@@ -33,6 +33,11 @@
 
 #--- END OF EXAMPLES ---
 
+# Mike Gilbert <floppym@gentoo.org> (2022-01-22)
+# Breaks many GNOME packages.
+# https://bugs.gentoo.org/831474
+>=dev-util/meson-0.61
+
 # Joonas Niilola <juippis@gentoo.org> (2022-01-22)
 # Served its purpose. Not supported or used by any browser anymore.
 # Bug #831819. Removal in ~30 days.