Definitions:

1. Describes something that is overused, unoriginal or trite. ADJECTIVE
   • The movie was filled with hackneyed cliches and predictable plot twists.
2. Refers to a phrase, idea, or concept that has been overused to the pointo of losing its original meaning or impact, often to the point of being irritating. ADJECTIVE
   • The speech was full of hackneyed sentiments that failed to move the audience.
3. Refers to something that has lost its impact or significance due to excessive repetition or common usage. ADJECTIVE
   • The author's used of hackneyed phrases made the novel feel uninspired.
4. Suggests that something is unoriginal, unintersting or lacking in freshness and novelty. ADJECTIVE
   • Critics panned the film for its hackneyed storyline and lack of originality.

Synonyms:

• banal
• cliched
• commonplace
• overused
• stale
• trite