hackneyed
adjective | /hackneyed/
Essential WordsMEDIUM
overused and unoriginal; clichéd
hackneyed
adjective | /hackneyed/
Essential WordsMEDIUMoverused and unoriginal; clichéd
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Synonyms
tritebanalstaleclichéd
Antonyms
originalfreshnovel
Examples
"The speech sounded hackneyed and failed to inspire the audience."
"Avoid hackneyed phrases in creative writing."
Source: Essential WordsAdded: 11/13/2025
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