hackneyed in German
hackneyed in German is banal, abgedroschen, abgenutzt — hackneyed means used so often that it has lost its force or originality.
hackneyed in German
banal
Repeated too often.
abgedroschen
Repeated too often.
abgenutzt
Repeated too often.
abgegriffen
Repeated too often.
ausgelutscht
Repeated too often.
What does "hackneyed" mean?
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adjective Used so often that it has lost its force or originality.
"The speech was a string of hackneyed phrases about journeys and dreams."
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hackneyed in a sentence
- The speech was a string of hackneyed phrases about journeys and dreams.
- It is a hackneyed plot, but the cast make it watchable.
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What is "hackneyed" in German?
"hackneyed" in German is banal, abgedroschen, abgenutzt. hackneyed means: Used so often that it has lost its force or originality.
How do you use "hackneyed" in a sentence?
Example: "The speech was a string of hackneyed phrases about journeys and dreams." In German, "hackneyed" is banal, abgedroschen, abgenutzt.
Are there other ways to say "hackneyed" in German?
Yes — German has 5 translations listed for "hackneyed": banal, abgedroschen, abgenutzt, abgegriffen, ausgelutscht.
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