STEREOTYPED Synonyms: 126 Similar and Opposite Words

Q: How does the adjective 'stereotyped' differ from other similar words?

Some common synonyms of stereotyped are hackneyed , threadbare , and trite . While all these words mean "lacking the freshness that evokes attention or interest," stereotyped implies falling invariably into the same pattern or form. // views of minorities that are stereotyped and out-of-date

Q: In what contexts can 'hackneyed' take the place of 'stereotyped'?

While in some cases nearly identical to stereotyped , hackneyed stresses being worn out by overuse so as to become dull and meaningless. // all of the metaphors and images in the poem are hackneyed

Q: When would 'threadbare' be a good substitute for 'stereotyped'?

The synonyms threadbare and stereotyped are sometimes interchangeable, but threadbare applies to what has been used until its possibilities of interest have been totally exhausted. // a mystery novel with a threadbare plot

Q: Where would 'trite' be a reasonable alternative to 'stereotyped'?

Although the words trite and stereotyped have much in common, trite applies to a once effective phrase or idea spoiled from long familiarity. // "you win some, you lose some" is a trite expression

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adjective

ˈster-ē-ə-ˌtīpt

Definition of stereotyped next

as in cliche

used or heard so often as to be dull the wacky neighbor and other stereotyped characters seen on TV sitcoms

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verb

past tense of stereotype

as in popularized

to use so much as to make less appealing Movies have stereotyped the domineering mother-in-law ad nauseam.

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How does the adjective stereotyped differ from other similar words?

Some common synonyms of stereotyped are hackneyed, threadbare, and trite. While all these words mean "lacking the freshness that evokes attention or interest," stereotyped implies falling invariably into the same pattern or form.

views of minorities that are stereotyped and out-of-date

In what contexts can hackneyed take the place of stereotyped?

While in some cases nearly identical to stereotyped, hackneyed stresses being worn out by overuse so as to become dull and meaningless.

all of the metaphors and images in the poem are hackneyed

When would threadbare be a good substitute for stereotyped?

The synonyms threadbare and stereotyped are sometimes interchangeable, but threadbare applies to what has been used until its possibilities of interest have been totally exhausted.

a mystery novel with a threadbare plot

Where would trite be a reasonable alternative to stereotyped?

Although the words trite and stereotyped have much in common, trite applies to a once effective phrase or idea spoiled from long familiarity.

"you win some, you lose some" is a trite expression

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His lack of bombast lets the actors who are stuck with the more stereotyped roles (such as Paul Adam Schaefer, who is playing conniving villain John Jasper) modulate them a little. —

Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 22 Apr. 2024 Another problem, of course, is that the data on which the models are trained—billions of words taken from digital sources—contain plenty of prejudiced and stereotyped statements about people. —

David Berreby, Scientific American, 1 Mar. 2024 Related article Share of women in C-suite roles falls for first time in two decades, study finds When Hispanic professionals get their foot in the door, or even get promoted, many still find they are stereotyped, overlooked or underappreciated. —

Jeanne Sahadi, CNN, 10 Apr. 2024 Ruth, as a character, alternates frustratingly between writerly perceptiveness and more stereotyped neuroses. —

Guy Lodge, Variety, 17 Feb. 2024 See all Example Sentences for stereotyped

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