Hackneyed

Pronunciation: /ˈhækniːd/

Hackneyed (adjective)

  1. Used too often and no longer interesting or original.

Examples

  • The movie's plot was full of hackneyed clichés.
  • Avoid using hackneyed expressions in your writing.

Common collocations: hackneyed phrase, hackneyed cliché, hackneyed expression

Synonyms of Hackneyed

Formal

Neutral

Informal

Antonyms of Hackneyed

  • describing something new and unique
  • describing something new and invigorating