stereotypical character
[/ˌstɛrɪətɪpɪkəl ˈkærɪktər/]
nounpl: stereotypical characters
personagem estereotipado
1. A character in literature, film, or media that conforms to a conventional, oversimplified, and widely held image or idea rather than being original or unique
The villain in that movie is a stereotypical character with no depth or complexity.
O vilão daquele filme é um personagem estereotipado sem profundidade ou complexidade.
2. A person who embodies all the typical traits and behaviors associated with a particular group, often reducing individuals to clichéd representations
She refused to be a stereotypical character of what society expected from her.
Ela recusou ser um personagem estereotipado do que a sociedade esperava dela.
In Brazilian cinema and literature, there is ongoing criticism of stereotypical characters, particularly regarding racial, gender, and socioeconomic representations. American entertainment has similarly faced scrutiny for reducing marginalized groups to stereotypical portrayals. Contemporary creators in both cultures increasingly strive to develop more nuanced, multidimensional characters to challenge these conventions.
NYC Slang
cookie-cutter character; basic character
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