Meaning

3 senses
  1. Pertaining to a stereotype; conventional.

  2. Banal, commonplace, and clichéd because of overuse.

    I was disappointed by the stereotypical the-butler-did-it ending.

  3. Relating to stereotypy.

More definitions
  • lacking spontaneity or originality or individuality

Examples

6 sentences
  1. Your way of thinking is rather stereotypical.

  2. Stereotypical beliefs about femininity hinder women's empowerment and limit their opportunities for growth.

  3. You should avoid stereotypical behavior.

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  4. Tom is a stereotypical nerd, with straight A's and little social life.

    deTom ist der typische Streber: überall eine Eins, aber kaum Sozialleben. — Waldelfe

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  5. He's a stereotypical Japanese man.

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Translations

3 languages

Forms

more stereotypical, most stereotypical

Synonyms

3 synonyms
Close in meaning

Word family

8 related words

See also

neighbours in the dictionary
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