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Unoriginal & Dull
Matthews List Four
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Banal | ADJ. dull or stale because of overuse; trite; hackneyed |
| Cliche | N. An idea or expression that has become stale due to overuse |
| Derivative | ADJ. unoriginal; taken from something already existing |
| Hackneyed | ADJ. made commonplace by overuse; trite |
| Insipid | ADJ. lacking flavor or taste; unexciting |
| Lackluster | ADJ. lacking vitality, energy, or brightness; boring |
| Mundane | ADJ. commonplace; ordinary |
| Platitude | N. Quality of being dull; an obvious remark uttered as if it were original |
| Prosaic | ADJ. dull; commonplace |
| Trite | ADJ. unoriginal and stale due to overuse |
| Vapid | ADJ. lacking freshness and zest; flat; stale |