Hackneyed
adjective
Overused and lacking originality
“His hackneyed opening quote from the academy motto made Holt groan audibly.”
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What does hackneyed mean?
Commonly confused with
- NotRefreshingly novel
- NotDeeply insightful
- NotCarefully chosen
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