Stereotype Synonyms and Antonyms

stĕrē-ə-tīp, stîr-
A trite expression or idea
(Noun)
Synonyms:
  1. banality
  2. bromide
  3. cliché
  4. commonplace
  5. platitude
  6. truism
Idea held as standard, example
(Noun)
Synonyms:
  1. convention
  2. conventional notion
  3. fashion
  4. institution
Antonyms:
  1. difference

Words Related to Stereotype

Related words are words that are directly connected to each other through their meaning, even if they are not synonyms or antonyms. This connection may be general or specific, or the words may appear frequently together.

Stereotype Sentence Examples

  • I try not to immediately stereotype and judge people based on their outward appearances.

  • Sid was quiet and thoughtful and did not conform to the typical stereotype for a teenage athlete.

  • In the same way that typical models should not sacrifice their health in order to fit the "waifish model" stereotype, larger models should exercise and eat well to maintain a healthy lifestyle and physical fitness.

  • College students have a stereotype of wearing the pajamas to class, so why not embrace it?

  • Contrary to the stereotype, using the Internet can be productive and spiritually fulfilling.

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