Hackneyed Meaning, Definitions, Synonyms & Antonyms

Hackneyed [hak-need]

ADJECTIVE

Example

"Every teacher addressed Anu with some hackneyed compliment."

"The team gives me a hackneyed explanation for not completing the task on time."

Synonyms

Stale, Corny, Well-worn, Banal

Antonyms

Fresh, New, Original