WELL-WORN Synonyms: 115 Similar and Opposite Words

well-worn

adjective

ˈwel-ˈwȯrn

Definition of well-worn

as in stereotyped

used or heard so often as to be dull people at the funeral offered the grieving family well-worn platitudes and expressions of sympathy

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Recent Examples of well-worn The bat, which was well-worn, had some discoloration around the barrel. — Jackson Roberts, MSNBC Newsweek, 5 Sep. 2025 Sun-faded and well-worn, a great pair of distressed jeans can tell a story in its patches and tears. — Rosie Jarman, Vogue, 27 Jan. 2026 The New York subway system was one of Keith Haring’s most beloved and well-worn canvases. — Julia Binswanger, Smithsonian Magazine, 27 Nov. 2024 Perry’s lyrics split the difference between contemporary and well-worn depictions of romance. — Arielle Gordon, Pitchfork, 26 Feb. 2026 Nearly a decade later, the show’s schtick has become arguably well-worn, with storylines borrowing from its past seasons nearly as much as popular '80s fare. — Abby Monteil, Them., 3 Dec. 2025 The scuffed and well-worn bag, a prototype created for Birkin, is the only one of its kind with a non-removable shoulder strap and attached nail clipper, illustrative of the bohemian effortlessness that garnered Birkin her fame. — India Brown, Robb Report, 10 July 2025 The restaurant, which opened in late 2016 in the spot once home to the German restaurant Glockenspiel, earned consistent plaudits from Pioneer Press writers and beyond for its cozy and well-worn vibe, great food and even better cocktail menu. — Jared Kaufman, Twin Cities, 16 Mar. 2026 Customers looking to personalize or rework their new or well-worn boots can pay a visit to the store’s Repair & Customisation Bar and learn about the brand’s partnership with The Boot Repair Company. — Jaden Thompson, Footwear News, 26 Nov. 2025

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This is a directed, stereotyped behavior in which the highest-resolution region of the somatosensory surface is brought to bear on the object requiring the most detailed analysis.

— Scott Travers, Forbes.com, 20 May 2026
Latinos are a fundamental part of American history and culture, and one of the largest communities in the United States, yet their presence in Hollywood has long been limited, stereotyped, or overlooked.

— Jazz Tangcay, Variety, 13 Apr. 2026

Definition of stereotyped

Adjective

Maybe so, but think of how badly Congress had stated those hackneyed ideas.

— Jill Lepore, New Yorker, 4 May 2026
While not exactly a feminist screed, the script grants nary a free pass to the glut of hackneyed gender conventions in the golden-age canon without at least cracking a joke.

— Naveen Kumar, Variety, 21 Apr. 2026

Definition of hackneyed

Adjective

Maternal inheritance is not the only mode of endosymbiont acquisition; in less obligatory associations hosts may also acquire them from the environment.

— Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 18 June 2026
Not just an obligatory gesture but something that felt genuine and heartfelt.

— Chicago Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 17 June 2026

Definition of obligatory

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