hackneyed
The word “hackneyed” has 2 syllables: hack-neyed.
It's pronounced as /ˈhækniːd/.
What is synonym and antonym for hackneyed?
In the thesaurus, “hackneyed” has 16 synonyms and 7 antonyms.
Here are synonyms and antonyms for hackneyed along with examples of usage in sentences.
Synonyms for hackneyed
- banal
- bored
- cliche
- corny
- exhausted
- overexposed
- overused
- popularized
- stale
- stereotyped
- threadbare
- timeworn
- tired
- trite
- vulgarized
- well-worn
Antonyms for hackneyed
- exciting
- fresh
- interesting
- new
- novel
- original
- unhackneyed
Meanings of hackneyed
- verb
- To make uninteresting or trite by frequent use.
- To use as a hackney.
- To carry in a hackney coach.
- adjective
- Repeated too often.
- Let out for hire.
Example Sentences
- The writer avoided using hackneyed phrases and opted for fresh, original expressions.
- The speech was criticized for its reliance on hackneyed clichés and platitudes.
- The movie's plot felt predictable and hackneyed, lacking originality.
- The comedian aimed to deliver jokes that were witty and avoided hackneyed punchlines.
- In the world of fashion, she sought innovative designs and avoided the use of hackneyed trends.
On this page you'll find 23 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to hackneyed, such as: banal, bored, cliche, corny, exciting, exhausted, fresh.
Make sure to choose synonyms and antonyms that are appropriate for the context of the sentence.
Related Words
banal
- bland
- boring
- cliche
- commonplace
- corny
- dull
- dumb
- hackneyed
- insipid
- mundane
- stereotyped
- stupid
- tired
- tiring
- trite
- vapid
hack
- accept
- address
- amateur
- bang
- beat
- beginner
- blow
- cab
- chip
- cliche
- clip
- commonplace
- drudge
- endure
- hacker
- hackney
- hackneyed
- handle
- hit
- kid
- knock
- lick
- manage
- manipulate
- negotiate
- novice
- poke
- pound
- punch
- slam
- slap
- slit
- smack
- spank
- stand
- stereotyped
- stroke
- sustain
- swipe
- switch
- take
- taxi
- thud
- thump
- tired
- tolerate
- treat
- whack
hackney
- barouche
- bay
- black
- bore
- bronco
- brougham
- buckboard
- buggy
- cab
- cabriolet
- caleche
- calèche
- carriage
- carryall
- chaise
- charger
- chariot
- chestnut
- cliche
- coach
- commonplace
- coupe
- coupé
- curricle
- diligence
- droshky
- exhaust
- gig
- hack
- hackneyed
- hansom
- hansom cab
- landau
- mare
- mount
- mustang
- overuse
- packhorse
- palomino
- phaeton
- pony
- popularize
- prancer
- quarter horse
- racehorse
- roadster
- roan
- rockaway
- saddle horse
- sorrel
- stagecoach
- stanhope
- stereotype
- stereotyped
- surrey
- tandem
- taxi
- taxicab
- tilbury
- tired
- tonga
- troika
- trotter
- victoria
- vulgarize
- warhorse
zestless
- boring
- corny
- dry
- dull
- hackneyed
- insipid
- musty
- predictable
- savorless
- shopworn
- smelly
- sour
- stagnant
- tasteless
- tedious
- threadbare
- tired
- watery