Synonyms of hackneyed
24 similar words · 3 opposite words
Another word for hackneyed is well-worn. Other synonyms of hackneyed are tired, commonplace, pat, banal and trite. The opposite of hackneyed is new.
Synonyms and similar words for hackneyed
adjectiveRepeated too often.
- banalCommon in a boring way, to the point of being predictable; containing nothing new or fresh.
- commonplaceOrdinary; not having any remarkable characteristics.
- clichédRepeated so often that it has become stale or commonplace; hackneyed.
- shopwornOf an idea, a piece or writing, etc.: repeated so often as to have become uninteresting; clichéd, overused, tired.
- stock
- threadbareOf an argument, excuse, etc.: used so often that it is no longer effective or interesting; banal, clichéd, trite.
- timewornBanal or trite; hackneyed or overused.
- tiredOverused, cliché.
- triteUsed so many times that it is commonplace, or no longer interesting or effective; worn out, hackneyed.
- unoriginal
- well-wornTrite or hackneyed; repeated too often.
adjectiveMore synonyms
- batheticCharacterized by or pertaining to bathos.
- bromidicStale, banal, clichéd.
- cheesyOverdramatic, excessively emotional or clichéd, trite, contrived.
- cornyHackneyed or excessively sentimental.
- dog-earedRagged, worn-out; also, hackneyed, tired.
- hoaryOld or old-fashioned; trite.
- overdoneRepeated too often; hackneyed.
- overusedHackneyed or clichéd.
- overworkedHaving been overused such that it has lost its meaning; trite; banal.
- patTrite, being superficially complete, lacking originality.
- played outOverused, hackneyed; clichéd.
- staleNo longer fresh, new, or interesting, in reference to ideas and immaterial things; clichéd, hackneyed, dated.
- warmed-overClichéd, overused or stale.
Opposite of hackneyed
Meaning of hackneyed
- adjective Repeated too often.
- adjective Let out for hire.
Questions about synonyms of hackneyed
- What is another word for hackneyed?
- Hackneyed has 24 synonyms on Word.ws, such as well-worn, tired, commonplace, pat, banal, trite, warmed-over and clichéd.
- What is the opposite of hackneyed?
- The opposite of hackneyed is new. Other antonyms of hackneyed are original.
- What does hackneyed mean?
- Hackneyed means repeated too often.
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