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hackneyed

adjective

/ˈhæk.nid/

Meaning

Used too often and therefore lacking originality or freshness.

The speech was filled with hackneyed phrases that failed to inspire the audience.

trite, clichéd, stale, overused, banal

original, fresh, novel

hackneyed phrase, hackneyed expression, hackneyed cliché, hackneyed idea

Relating to the government or public affairs of a country.

Excessively concerned with minor details or rules; overly academic or bookish.

worn or faded from being displayed in a shop; no longer fresh or original

Of the same kind; alike.

Full of twists and turns; excessively complex or complicated.

Having a pleasant salty or spicy taste; morally acceptable.