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stereotyped

 

[ ˈsteriəˌtaɪpt ]

Adjective / Verb
Context #1 | Adjective

common

Lacking originality or individuality; following a pattern or set of expectations. Conforming to a fixed or general pattern, as behavior or attitudes.

Synonyms

clichéd, conventional, predictable

Examples of usage

  • He had a stereotyped image of what a successful businessman should look like.
  • She felt trapped in a stereotyped role that society had assigned her.
  • The movie presented a stereotyped view of relationships between men and women.
Context #2 | Verb

past tense

Characterized by a formulaic and oversimplified conception, opinion, or image. To believe unfairly that all people or things with a particular characteristic are the same.

Synonyms

label, pigeonhole, stigmatize

Examples of usage

  • She stereotyped all teenagers as troublemakers based on one bad experience.
  • He was stereotyped as a lazy worker because of his appearance.

Translations

Translations of the word "stereotyped" in other languages:

🇵🇹 estereotipado

🇮🇳 रूढ़िबद्ध

🇩🇪 stereotyp

🇮🇩 stereotip

🇺🇦 стереотипний

🇵🇱 stereotypowy

🇯🇵 定型化された

🇫🇷 stéréotypé

🇪🇸 estereotipado

🇹🇷 stereotipik

🇰🇷 고정관념적인

🇸🇦 نمطي

🇨🇿 stereotypní

🇸🇰 stereotypný

🇨🇳 刻板印象的

🇸🇮 stereotipen

🇮🇸 staðlaður

🇰🇿 стереотиптік

🇬🇪 სტერეოტიპული

🇦🇿 stereotipik

🇲🇽 estereotipado

Word origin

The term 'stereotyped' originates from the Greek word 'stereos,' meaning solid or firm, and 'typos,' meaning impression. In the 18th century, it was initially used in the printing industry to refer to a plate that could be used to reproduce the same image or text multiple times. Over time, the term evolved to describe fixed or unoriginal ideas or perceptions.

See also: stereotypically.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #15,831, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.