stereotypical meaning
UK US /ˌstɛrioʊˈtɪpɪkəl/ 6 syllables
stereotypical (adjective): lacking spontaneity or originality or individuality.
Definition of stereotypical
- lacking spontaneity or originality or individuality
- stereotyped phrases of condolence
- even his profanity was unimaginative
Synonyms: stereotyped, stereotypic, unimaginative
Similar: conventional
Related forms: stereotype
stereotypical in a sentence
- You should avoid stereotypical behavior.
- He's a stereotypical Japanese man.
- Ugh, it's so stereotypical of you to assume I'd be the one to do this kind of work.
- Tom is a stereotypical nerd, with straight A's and little social life.
How to pronounce stereotypical
stereotypical is pronounced /ˌstɛrioʊˈtɪpɪkəl/ in American English. It has 6 syllables, with the stress on the fourth syllable.
Words that rhyme with stereotypical
Scrabble score: 20 (letter breakdown)
Word lists: words starting with ST · words ending in AL · 13-letter words
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