- past participle of stereotype.
- past tense form of stereotype.
adjective
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lacking originality or individuality; conventional; trite
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reproduced from or on a stereotype printing plate
Synonym Usage
See commonplace.
Other Word Forms
Etymology
Origin of stereotyped
First recorded in 1810–20; stereotype + -ed 2
Example Sentences
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What the reporting revealed was a continuing debate over whether Gen Z is everything from coddled to unfairly stereotyped and how it will fare at work in the future.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 4, 2026
Conscientious employees are often stereotyped as disgruntled, mentally ill or troublemakers who are out for fame, profit or revenge.
From Salon ● Jul. 17, 2025
"Wrestlers are stereotyped to be tall with a muscular build. This stereotype is changing; my height is my advantage," she said.
From BBC ● Mar. 6, 2025
In a city that’s too often unjustly stereotyped as favoring the new, the Hollywood studio reminds us of how much history — and, specifically, pop-culture myth-making — is rooted in and around Los Angeles.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 29, 2024
Let me describe this stereotyped situation: A crime wave is sweeping a city and citizens are clamoring for police action.
From "Native Son" by Richard Wright
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