hackneyed
hack
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hāk
neyed
nid
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British pronunciation
/hˈæknɪd/

Definition & Meaning of "hackneyed"in English

hackneyed
01

(of phrases, words, ideas, etc.) used so much that it has lost its effect, interest, or originality

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Examples
The film 's plot was criticized for relying on hackneyed tropes that lacked creativity.
His speech was filled with hackneyed expressions that failed to inspire the audience.
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