1. conforming to a widely held but oversimplified image or idea of a particular type of person or thing

Examples

• The movie featured stereotypical characters like the dumb jock and the nerdy scientist.
• She refused to play the stereotypical role of the helpless victim.
• His stereotypical response was exactly what everyone expected.
• The advertisement relied on stereotypical gender roles.
• Breaking away from stereotypical thinking can lead to creative solutions.
• The novel avoided stereotypical portrayals of small-town life.