Definition

The quality of being unoriginal or lacking freshness, often because something has been overused or is too common.

Example

The triteness of the movie's plot made it boring to watch.

Conversation

I feel like some movies suffer from triteness these days.

Totally! It seems like they recycle the same plots over and over.

Right? I miss films that feel fresh and original, not just copies.

Exactly! A little creativity goes a long way in avoiding triteness.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

**Triteness** → It is formed from "trite" (from Latin *tritus*, meaning worn or rubbed) and the suffix "-ness" (meaning the state or quality of). The word "triteness" refers to the quality of being worn out or overused, lacking freshness or originality.

Memory Tip

Think of something that has been 'worn out' ('trite') and remember that 'triteness' describes the state of being unoriginal or stale.

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