Meaning & Definition of word "Hackneyed"

Hackneyed

/ˈhækniːd/

1. Lacking in freshness or originality; trite or clichéd.
- Example: The film's plot was filled with hackneyed tropes that failed to engage the audience.
2. Made commonplace or stale by repeated use.
- Example: His speech was peppered with hackneyed phrases that did little to inspire the crowd.
3. Overused to the point of losing its original meaning or effect.
- Example: The slogan became hackneyed after being repeated in every commercial.

●The term derives from the late 19th century, originally referring to a horse that is overly used for work.

hackneyed phrase:

An expression that has become clichéd due to excessive use.

hackneyed idea:

An idea that lacks originality because it has been repeated many times.

cliché:

A phrase or opinion that is overused and betrays a lack of original thought.

platitude:

A remark or statement that is dull or flat due to being overused.

banality:

The condition or quality of being banal; unoriginality.

Meaning: Stale or boring content.

● Example Sentence: That movie was so hackneyed, I could predict the ending.

Meaning: Anything that feels overly familiar and uninteresting.

● Example Sentence: The song felt hackneyed with its repetitive hooks.