hack
neyed
Comparative
more hackneyed
Superlative
most hackneyed
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(of phrases, words, ideas, etc.) used so much that it has lost its effect, interest, or originality
- 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.
- The novel's hackneyed dialogue made the characters seem predictable and clichéd.
- The motivational poster used a hackneyed slogan that did little to energize the team.
- The use of hackneyed phrases in the advertisement made it less impactful.