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hackneyed
/ˈhækniːd/
Adjective
Describes something that has lost its impact, power, or freshness because it has been used too many times. It carries a strong tone of boredom and critical disapproval. Unlike 'common', which is neutral, 'hackneyed' is always negative. It suggests that the speaker finds the expression or idea lazy and devoid of genuine creativity. Typically applied to creative works—such as movie plots, song lyrics, political speeches, or romantic gestures—where originality is expected but missing.