hackneyed [adjective]
Definition of hackneyed:
- (Of a phrase or idea) Lacking significance through having been overused
- Made commonplace or trite; stale
Synonyms of hackneyed:
Sentence/Example of hackneyed:
The movie was full of hackneyed clichés that made it predictable.
Her speech was criticized for being hackneyed and unoriginal.
Using hackneyed expressions in writing can make the content dull.
The plot of the book was hackneyed and offered nothing new.
His jokes were hackneyed, and no one found them amusing.
The motivational speaker's hackneyed advice failed to inspire the audience.
Critics often dismiss films with hackneyed storylines.
The artist's work was refreshing in a world full of hackneyed art.
She avoided using hackneyed phrases in her poetry to keep it fresh and impactful.
The hackneyed advertising slogans did not attract any new customers.