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View synonyms for stereotypical

stereotypical

[ ster-ee-uh-tip-i-kuhl, steer- ]

adjective

  1. 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.

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  • non·ster·e·o·typ·ic adjective
  • non·ster·e·o·typ·i·cal adjective

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