shopworn

• Descreve algo que já não é fresco, novo ou interessante por ter sido usado ou manuseado em excesso; costuma ser usado em sentido figurado para ideias ou expressões que se tornaram triviais.

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.

   Gasto de exposição

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

   Sinônimosdamageddirtyfadedsecondhandshabbyshopsoiledsoiledtiredworn

   Antônimosfreshnewpristineunused

2. Overused or clichéC1formal

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

   Batido

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

   Sinônimosbanalhackneyedplatitudinousstalethreadbaretimeworntrite

   Antônimoscreativefreshinnovativenoveloriginal