Stereotypical (Adjective)
Meaning
Lacking spontaneity or originality or individuality; "stereotyped phrases of condolence"; "even his profanity was unimaginative".
Classification
All adjective clusters.
Examples
- The professor criticized the student's essay for using stereotypical descriptions of characters that lacked depth and nuance.
- Her stereotypical reaction to the news was predictable and unoriginal, lacking any genuine emotion.
- The movie's villain was a stereotypical caricature of a Bond villain, with a plan to take over the world.
- The company's marketing campaign relied on stereotypical images of happy families, which seemed insincere to many viewers.
- The comedian's jokes relied on stereotypical portrayals of different ethnic groups, which fell flat with the audience.