stereotypical

Also ster·e·o·typ·ic

[ster-ee-uh-tip-i-kuhl, steer-]

adjective

1. portraying a simplified and standardized conception or image, often one that is construed as derogatory.

   She is frustrated by the shallow and stereotypical roles that she is offered as an Asian actor.

   The stereotypical environmentalist is a white dude wearing sandals and tie-dye.

Other Word Forms

• nonstereotypic adjective
• nonstereotypical adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of stereotypical¹

stereotyp(e) ( def. ) + -ical ( def. )

Example Sentences

In fact the vast majority of new cases involve children without the intellectual disabilities often associated with stereotypical autistic behavior, such as sensitivities to touch and an absence of verbal skills.

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I was not the stereotypical sports dad driving him to work harder.

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"So there are many reasons why it may not be the stereotypical disabled person that's seen driving a car."

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She uses logic, observation and old-fashioned research, sometimes upending stereotypical notions of race and religion as well as gender.

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To the screen-obsessed president, a stereotypical mean girl is ideal casting to be his enforcer.

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Related Words

• archetypal 
• characteristic 
• common 
• customary 
• ordinary 
• prototypical 
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• stock 
• traditional 
• typical 
• usual