stereotyped
UK: ˈstɛrɪətaɪpt | US: ˈstɛriətaɪpt
adj. lacking originality or individuality; conforming to a fixed or overgeneralized pattern
vt. (past tense of "stereotype") to characterize or categorize simplistically
The word "stereotype" originated in the 18th century from French stéréotype, combining Greek stereos (solid, rigid) and typos (impression, model). Originally a printing term for solid metal plates reproducing fixed text, it evolved metaphorically by the 19th century to describe rigid mental impressions. The suffix -ed marks it as an adjective or past participle, emphasizing the state of being reduced to an oversimplified form.
The film portrayed stereotyped characters without depth.
His speech was criticized for its stereotyped view of gender roles.
Early advertisements often stereotyped women as homemakers.
The study revealed how media has stereotyped certain ethnic groups.
She refused to accept the stereotyped expectations of her profession.