stereotyped image

Frequency: 7.08.5 per million words

Describes an oversimplified and widely held but fixed idea or image of a particular type of person or thing.

stereotypedADJECTIVE + NOUN

Categories:

image

Examples (10)

  • The media often portrays a stereotyped image of certain professions.
  • We must challenge the stereotyped image of women in leadership roles.
  • Unfortunately, many people still hold a stereotyped image of foreigners.
  • His novel aims to break down the stereotyped image of the working class.
  • The campaign sought to change the stereotyped image associated with aging.
  • Such a stereotyped image does not reflect the complex reality.
  • Education is key to overcoming these stereotyped images.
  • They were tired of being reduced to a stereotyped image.
  • The film reinforced a rather stereotyped image of the protagonist's culture.
  • It's important not to form a stereotyped image based on limited information.