WELL-WORN Synonyms: 115 Similar and Opposite Words

well-worn

adjective

ˈwel-ˈwȯrn

as in stereotyped

used or heard so often as to be dull people at the funeral offered the grieving family well-worn platitudes and expressions of sympathy

Synonyms & Similar Words

Relevance

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

Example Sentences

Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to show current usage. Read More Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.

Recent Examples of well-worn The restaurant, which opened in late 2016 in the spot once home to the German restaurant Glockenspiel, earned consistent plaudits from Pioneer Press writers and beyond for its cozy and well-worn vibe, great food and even better cocktail menu. —

Jared Kaufman, Twin Cities, 16 Mar. 2026 Perry’s lyrics split the difference between contemporary and well-worn depictions of romance. —

Arielle Gordon, Pitchfork, 26 Feb. 2026 On the field of his life, his shoes were well-worn. —

Chicago Tribune, 19 Feb. 2026 Sun-faded and well-worn, a great pair of distressed jeans can tell a story in its patches and tears. —

Rosie Jarman, Vogue, 27 Jan. 2026 Nearly a decade later, the show’s schtick has become arguably well-worn, with storylines borrowing from its past seasons nearly as much as popular '80s fare. —

Abby Monteil, Them., 3 Dec. 2025 Customers looking to personalize or rework their new or well-worn boots can pay a visit to the store’s Repair & Customisation Bar and learn about the brand’s partnership with The Boot Repair Company. —

Jaden Thompson, Footwear News, 26 Nov. 2025 The statistic is well-worn, even after an off week. —

Pete Sampson, New York Times, 13 Sep. 2025 The bat, which was well-worn, had some discoloration around the barrel. —

Jackson Roberts, MSNBC Newsweek, 5 Sep. 2025

Recent Examples of Synonyms for well-worn

Adjective

In some cases, praise took on overtly stereotyped forms: words like 'love' were used disproportionately with female students, while 'powerful' appeared only for Black students.

— Rachel del Guidice, FOXNews.com, 28 Apr. 2026
Latinos are a fundamental part of American history and culture, and one of the largest communities in the United States, yet their presence in Hollywood has long been limited, stereotyped, or overlooked.

— Jazz Tangcay, Variety, 13 Apr. 2026