trite notion

[/traɪt ˈnoʊʃən/]
noun phrasepl: trite notions
noção banal
1. a commonly repeated idea or belief that has lost its originality and impact through overuse; a hackneyed or clichéd concept
The notion that money buys happiness is a trite notion that ignores deeper sources of fulfillment.
A noção de que dinheiro compra felicidade é uma noção banal que ignora fontes mais profundas de satisfação.
2. an unoriginal or overused thought expressed without freshness or insight
His speech was full of trite notions about hard work and perseverance.
Seu discurso estava repleto de noções banais sobre trabalho árduo e perseverança.
This phrase is commonly used in academic, journalistic, and critical discourse in both American and Brazilian contexts to dismiss unoriginal arguments or ideas. In Brazilian Portuguese, 'noção banal' is frequently employed in media criticism and intellectual discussions to critique repetitive discourse, while in Portugal, the term carries similar weight in editorial and cultural commentary.
NYC Slang
played-out idea
Synonyms / Sinônimos
clichéplatitudecommonplacehackneyed ideaworn-out conceptstale thought
Antonyms / Antônimos
original ideanovel conceptfresh perspectiveinnovative thoughtgroundbreaking notion

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
noção banal
Most common usage across Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
ideia gasta
Colloquial alternative emphasizing worn-out nature
São Paulo
conceito batido
Urban informal variant meaning 'beaten concept'
Portugal
ideia trivial
Preferred in European Portuguese usage

Related Words

banalityclichéplatitudestereotypicaloverusedunoriginalpredictable

Related Idioms & Phrases

beat a dead horse
state the obvious
preach to the choir
nothing new under the sun
old hat
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