The difference between Hackneyed and Well-worn

When used as adjectives, hackneyed means repeated too often, whereas well-worn means showing signs of wear because of extensive use.


check bellow for the other definitions of Hackneyed and Well-worn

  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. Well-worn as an adjective:

    showing signs of wear because of extensive use

  2. Well-worn as an adjective (by extension):

    trite or hackneyed; repeated too often