stereotypic
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Definition
- Adjective:
- Conforming to a fixed or oversimplified idea or image; lacking originality or individuality: Describes something that is unoriginal, predictable, and based on a stereotype—a widely held but oversimplified and often inaccurate idea about a particular type of person or thing.
- Produced by or as if by a stereotype plate; mechanically repeated: In a more literal sense, it can refer to something produced in a standardized, non-varying manner, like printing from a fixed plate.
Usage
The adjective "stereotypic" is used to characterize ideas, behaviors, portrayals, or expressions that are clichéd, conventional, and fail to show unique qualities. It often carries a negative connotation, implying a lack of creativity, thought, or authenticity. It is synonymous with "stereotyped" and is commonly used in discussions about media, culture, and social attitudes.
Examples
- The film's characters were disappointingly stereotypic, relying on old clichés instead of fresh writing.
- His speech was filled with stereotypic phrases that failed to address the unique aspects of the situation.
- The study examined the stereotypic portrayal of certain professions in children's television shows.
- Even his attempts at humor were stereotypic and unimaginative.
Advanced Usage
- In Psychology/Sociology: Used to describe automatic, overgeneralized beliefs about social groups.
- The researchers measured participants' stereotypic associations between gender and career roles.
- In Criticism: Used to critique artistic or literary works for using unoriginal types instead of developed characters.
- The novel was criticized for its stereotypic depiction of the "mad scientist."
Variants and Related Words
- Stereotype (n): A fixed, oversimplified, and often biased idea about a particular group or thing.
- The advertisement perpetuated a harmful stereotype.
- Stereotype (v): To characterize by a stereotype; to believe or assume someone fits a stereotype.
- It is unfair to stereotype an entire nation based on the actions of a few.
- Stereotyped (adj): Essentially identical in meaning to "stereotypic."
- She gave a stereotyped response.
- Stereotypical (adj): The most common form, having the same meaning as "stereotypic."
- That is a stereotypical example.
Synonyms
- Conventional
- Clichéd
- Hackneyed
- Formulaic
- Unimaginative
- Predictable
Antonyms
- Original
- Innovative
- Unconventional
- Unique
- Individualistic
- Fresh
Related Phrases and Idioms
- Stereotypical image/portrayal/view: A standard, clichéd representation.
- The article challenged the stereotypical image of a university professor.
- To fit/fill a stereotype: To match the expected, oversimplified pattern.
- His behavior unfortunately fit the stereotype.
- To break/defy a stereotype: To act contrary to a common, oversimplified belief.
- Her career choice defies the old stereotype.
Adjective
- lacking spontaneity or originality or individuality
- stereotyped phrases of condolence
- even his profanity was unimaginative