commonplace

Describes something that has become so frequent or familiar that it no longer attracts attention or evokes interest. It carries a neutral tone when describing prevalence, but shifts toward a negative connotation when implying a lack of creativity or distinction. As an adjective, it differs from 'ordinary' by emphasizing the widespread nature of the thing; while something ordinary might just be plain, something commonplace is everywhere. As a noun, it refers to clichés or platitudes. In this context, the word feels dismissive, suggesting that the speaker is using tired tropes rather than original thought.