The difference between Hackneyed and Shopworn

When used as adjectives, hackneyed means repeated too often, whereas shopworn means having been used, as a sample item in a retail store.


check bellow for the other definitions of Hackneyed and Shopworn

  1. Hackneyed as an adjective:

    repeated too often

    Examples:

    "The sermon was full of hackneyed phrases and platitudes."

  2. Hackneyed as an adjective (dated):

    Let out for hire.

  1. Hackneyed as a verb:

  1. Shopworn as an adjective:

    Having been used, as a sample item in a retail store.

    Examples:

    "The handbag looks nice, but shopworn."

  2. Shopworn as an adjective:

    Faded.

  3. Shopworn as an adjective (figuratively):

    Not fresh; tired or cliché.