Staled: meaning, definitions and examples

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staled

 

[ steษชld ]

Adjective / Verb
Context #1 | Adjective

food freshness

Staled refers to food that has lost its freshness, typically as a result of being exposed to air for too long or not being stored properly. Stale food has often become dry, hard, or unpalatable and may have an unpleasant taste or texture. Common examples of staled food include bread, crackers, and baked goods. Consuming stale food can be unpleasant, but in some cases, it may still be safe to eat depending on the type of food.

Synonyms

deteriorated, dry, old.

Examples of usage

  • I can't eat this stale bread!
  • The cookies went stale after being left out.
  • Stale chips are not enjoyable to snack on.
Context #2 | Verb

become unoriginal

Staled can also refer to the concept of becoming unoriginal or lacking freshness in an idea, performance, or approach. This usage suggests that something has been repeated or used so much that it has lost its impact or novelty. In creative fields, stale ideas can hinder innovation and progress, making it essential for artists and creators to continually seek new perspectives.

Synonyms

hackneyed, trite, worn out.

Examples of usage

  • The script felt stale after numerous revisions.
  • His performance became stale over the years.
  • I find that my ideas often go stale if I don't challenge myself.

Translations

Translations of the word "staled" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น azedo

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคฌเคพเคธเฅ€

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช schal

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ kendur

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะทะฐัั‚ะฐั€ั–ะปะธะน

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ przeterminowany

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๅคใ„

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท pรฉrimรฉ

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ caducado

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท eskimi

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์˜ค๋ž˜๋œ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู‚ุฏูŠู…

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ proลกlรฝ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ prekonanรฝ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ่ฟ‡ๆœŸ็š„

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ potekel

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ รบrelt

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะตัะบั–

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒซแƒ•แƒ”แƒšแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ kรถhnษ™

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ caducado

Etymology

The term 'staled' originates from the past participle of 'stal', which is a Middle English verb that means 'to become stale or old'. The Middle English form derives from the Old English 'stela', which refers to stale bread or food. This word roots back to the Proto-Germanic '*stลlaz', relating to the state of aging or no longer being fresh. As language evolved, the definition broadened to encompass not only food but also ideas, performances, and other contexts where something loses its freshness or originality. The transition from a tangible concept of food to an abstract idea highlights the versatility of language as it adapts to cultural changes and new usages over time.