shopworn

• Bezeichnet etwas, das durch übermäßigen Gebrauch oder häufige Berührung nicht mehr frisch, neu oder interessant ist; wird oft metaphorisch für abgedroschene Ideen oder Formulierungen verwendet.

Describes something that is no longer fresh, new, or interesting due to overuse or being handled too much; often used metaphorically for ideas or expressions that have become trite.

1. Worn from displayB2formal

   Showing signs of wear, fading, or damage from being handled or displayed in a store for a long time.

   Abgenutzt durch Ausstellung

   • The shopworn mannequin had a cracked hand.
   • They sold the shopworn books at a discount.
   • The carpet looked shopworn after years of foot traffic.

   Synonymedamageddirtyfadedsecondhandshabbyshopsoiledsoiledtiredworn

   Antonymefreshnewpristineunused

2. Overused or clichéC1formal

   Describing an idea, phrase, or expression that has become stale or uninteresting due to excessive use.

   Abgedroschen

   • His speech was full of shopworn clichés.
   • The plot of the movie felt shopworn and predictable.
   • She avoided using shopworn metaphors in her writing.

   Synonymebanalhackneyedplatitudinousstalethreadbaretimeworntrite

   Antonymecreativefreshinnovativenoveloriginal