stereotypical
ster·e·o·typ·i·cal
stereotypical · more stereotypical · most stereotypical
Pertaining to a stereotypePertaining to a stereotype; conventional.
UK/ˌstɛɹ.iː.əˈtɪp.ɪ.kəl/US/ˌstɛɹ.i.əˈtɪp.ɪ.kəl/
» Your way of thinking is rather stereotypical.
Meaning
3 sensesPertaining to a stereotype; conventional.
Banal, commonplace, and clichéd because of overuse.
I was disappointed by the stereotypical the-butler-did-it ending.
Relating to stereotypy.
More definitions
- lacking spontaneity or originality or individuality
Examples
6 sentencesYour way of thinking is rather stereotypical.
Stereotypical beliefs about femininity hinder women's empowerment and limit their opportunities for growth.
You should avoid stereotypical behavior.
Tom is a stereotypical nerd, with straight A's and little social life.
deTom ist der typische Streber: überall eine Eins, aber kaum Sozialleben.
He's a stereotypical Japanese man.
Translations
3 languagesForms
more stereotypical, most stereotypical| Comparative | more stereotypical Lesson |
|---|---|
| Superlative | most stereotypical Lesson |
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Synonyms
3 synonymsClose in meaning
- lacking spontaneity or originality or individuality:stereotypedstereotypicunimaginative
Word family
8 related wordsLessons for this word
2 lessons- A2Comparatives — Because it has a comparative form
- A2Superlatives — Because it has a superlative form