untrite

/ʌnˈtraɪt/

Definitions

1. adjective

not trite or hackneyed

“The film’s unique story was refreshing, untrite, and genuinely surprising.”

2. noun

a phrase or expression that is not trite or hackneyed

“The poet chose an untrite metaphor to convey the complexity of human emotions.”

Synonyms

  • novel
  • uncommon
  • unhackneyed

Antonyms

  • cliché
  • hackneyed
  • overused