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stereotypical
[ ster-ee-uh-tip-i-kuhl, steer- ]
adjective
- portraying a simplified and standardized conception or image, often one that is construed as derogatory:
She is frustrated by the shallow and stereotypical roles that she is offered as an Asian actor.
The stereotypical environmentalist is a white dude wearing sandals and tie-dye.
Other Word Forms
- ԴDz·ٱ···ٲ· adjective
- ԴDz·ٱ···ٲ·· adjective
Word History and Origins
Origin of stereotypical1
Example Sentences
He’s also been transformed into a stereotypical, lightsaber-brandishing nerd with a wardrobe of wacky T-shirts.
In fact, the vast majority of new cases involve children without the intellectual disabilities often associated with stereotypical autistic behavior, such as sensitivities to touch and an absence of verbal skills.
And in an episode dedicated to Astoria — a nice change of view — a stereotypical housewife from a TV coffee commercial materializes in her living room.
"Not everyone has the normal kind of stereotypical family, and those with adverse backgrounds are what make their families unique and their experiences unique."
Despite all the tough guy talk, men who are invested in stereotypical masculinity tend to be especially insecure and even prone to mental health issues.
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