Synonyms for

Stereotyped

Verb / ˈsteri:ʌˌtaɪpt / / ˈsteri:əʊˌtaɪpt / Another word for stereotyped — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

The word 'stereotyped' means to believe unfairly that all people or things with a particular characteristic are the same.

Synonyms & similar words

stereotype unimaginative pigeonhole stereotypical stereotypic stamp clichéd conventional predictable trite stereotypical unoriginal commonplace formulaic hackneyed bromidic banal ordinary standard tired worn-out routine mundane vapid unimaginative typical

Example sentences

  1. The teacher stereotyped her students based on their appearance.
  2. He felt stereotyped because of his nationality.
  3. The media often portrays women in stereotyped roles.
  4. Don't judge a person by stereotyped assumptions.
  5. She broke free from the stereotyped expectations of society.

Quotes

  • “The only thing worse than a stereotype is not living up to one.” - Betty White
  • “The stereotype of Hollywood is that it's a dream factory and people move to Los Angeles because they're creative and they want to be part of it, but the truth is that the people who move to Los Angeles are more often the people who don't fit in where they came from. They are misfits.” - Paul Thomas Anderson
  • “Stereotypes do exist, but we have to walk through them.” - Forest Whitaker

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