1. conforming to a widely held but oversimplified image or idea of a particular type of person or thing
2. lacking originality or individuality; hackneyed

Examples

• The movie featured stereotyped characters that audiences had seen countless times before.
• Her stereotyped response to criticism was always to blame others.
• The novel avoided stereotyped portrayals of small-town life.
• His stereotyped view of teenagers prevented him from understanding their real concerns.
• The advertisement relied on stereotyped images of family life.
• She rejected the stereotyped role expected of women in her profession.
• The play’s stereotyped dialogue made it feel outdated and unrealistic.