hackneyed

adjective
UK: /ˈhæk.nid/
US: /ˈhæk.nid/

  1. A hackneyed phrase or idea has been used so often that it is not interesting or funny any more.

    1. The film's plot is hackneyed and predictable.
    2. Reality shows rely on hackneyed stereotypes for cheap entertainment, making them boring.

Synonyms

trite banal stock

Frequently Asked Questions

The phonetic transcription of "hackneyed" is /ˈhæk.nid/ in British English and /ˈhæk.nid/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "hackneyed": trite, banal, stock.

Example usage of "hackneyed": "The film's plot is hackneyed and predictable.". More examples on the page.