hackneyism

/ˌhækˈniːɪzəm/

Definitions

1. noun

a trite or overused expression or idea, often used to describe a cliché or a stereotypical notion

“The movie relied heavily on hackneyisms from the original book, losing its originality in the process.”

Synonyms

  • cliché
  • stereotype

Antonyms

  • novelty
  • originality