Stereotypical Meaning in English
word
ˌstɛɹiəˈtɪpɪkəɫ/, /ˌstɛɹioʊˈtɪpɪkəɫ
ster-ee-uh-TIP-uh-kuhl
stˌɛɹɪəʊtˈɪpɪkəl
ster-ee-oh-TIP-i-kuhl
Definition
Describes something that fits a common but oversimplified and often inaccurate idea about a group or thing.
Usage & Nuances
Often used with nouns like 'image,' 'view,' or 'role.' Has a critical tone, suggesting an unfair or clichéd generalization. Common in discussions about culture, gender, and media. Do not confuse with 'typical,' which lacks the negative, oversimplified sense.
Spanish: estereotípico - típico (por estereotipo)Portuguese (BR): estereotipado - típico (por estereótipo)Portuguese (PT): estereotipado - típico (por estereótipo)Chinese (Simplified): 刻板印象的 - 典型的（带偏见）Chinese (Traditional): 刻板印象的 - 典型的（帶偏見）Hindi: रूढ़िबद्ध - स्टीरियोटाइपिक (स्टिरियोटाइप के अनुसार)Arabic: نمطي (وفق الصورة النمطية)Bengali: স্টেরিওটাইপিক্যাল - বদ্ধধারামূলকRussian: стереотипныйJapanese: ステレオタイプの - 典型的な（型にはまった）Vietnamese: rập khuôn - theo khuôn mẫuKorean: 전형적인 (고정관념적인)Turkish: stereotipik - klişeUrdu: رواجی - دقیانوسیIndonesian: stereotip - klise
Example Sentences
This is a stereotypical image of a scientist.
basic
He played the stereotypical villain in the movie.
basic
People often have a stereotypical view of artists.
basic
That's such a stereotypical thing to say about teenagers.
natural
Her reaction was far from stereotypical—she totally surprised us all.
natural
Ads often show stereotypical gender roles that aren't true to real life.
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