platitudes
[/ˈplætɪtjuːdz/]
nounpl: platitudes
lugares-comuns, clichês, banalidades
1. Unoriginal, overused statements or remarks, typically offering little of value or insight
The speech was full of platitudes about hard work and perseverance.
O discurso estava cheio de lugares-comuns sobre trabalho duro e perseverança.
2. Bland, dull, or trite expressions that lack genuine thought or originality
Instead of real solutions, the politician offered only platitudes.
Em vez de soluções reais, o político oferecia apenas banalidades.
In both American and Brazilian contexts, 'platitudes' is frequently used to criticize politicians and public figures who offer generic, uninspired rhetoric instead of substantive solutions. It's a term of intellectual dismissal, implying the speaker is being lazy or insincere. In corporate settings, presentations filled with platitudes are considered unprofessional and lacking in concrete value.
NYC Slang
tired lines, same old same old, hot air
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