common stereotype

Frequency: 8.535.2 per million words

A widely held but fixed and oversimplified image or idea.

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Examples (10)

  • There's a common stereotype about the French and their love for baguettes.
  • We must challenge the common stereotype that engineers lack creativity.
  • It's a common stereotype that all politicians are corrupt.
  • Such a common stereotype can hinder progress and understanding.
  • Advertisements sometimes reinforce common stereotypes about gender roles.
  • She defied the common stereotype of a quiet librarian by becoming a rock climber.
  • Many people still believe in the common stereotype of the 'starving artist'.
  • Breaking down a common stereotype requires education and exposure.
  • This common stereotype has been disproven by numerous studies.
  • Despite modern advancements, some common stereotypes about technology users persist.