Hackneyed /ˈhaknɪd/ adjective

Meaning: (of a phrase or idea) having been overused; unoriginal and trite.

Example: Hackneyed old sayings

Synonyms: overused, overworked, overdone, worn out, time-worn, platitudinous, vapid, stale, tired, threadbare

Antonyms: original, fresh

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