Synonyms for

Stereotypical

Verb / ˌsteri:əʊˈtɪpɪkʌl / / ˌsteri:ʌˈtɪpɪkʌl / Another word for stereotypical — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

adjective: having the characteristics of a widely held but oversimplified idea of a particular type of person or thing

Synonyms & similar words

stereotypic unimaginative stereotyped clichéd predictable conventional formulaic typical commonplace standard unoriginal hackneyed trite banal ordinary usual overused worn-out threadbare shopworn timeworn stale vapid

Example sentences

  1. The book's characters were stereotypical and lacked depth.
  2. The comedian's jokes were based on stereotypical gender roles.
  3. The teacher tried to avoid using stereotypical examples in the lesson.
  4. The advertisement relied on stereotypical images of beauty.
  5. The athlete refused to conform to the team's stereotypical image of masculinity.

Quotes

  • 'The problem with stereotypes is not that they are untrue, but that they are incomplete. They make one story become the only story.' - Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie
  • 'Stereotypes lose their power because they're replaced by true, authentic relationships.' - Sheryl Sandberg
  • 'I cannot emphasize enough the importance of a good teacher.' - Temple Grandin (who has been stereotyped as a person with autism)

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