Trite (adjective)

Overused and lacking in originality or freshness.

Origin:

From the latin word "tritus" meaning "worn out, used up".

Examples:

1. The phrase "love conquers all" is trite and overused.
2. The plot of the movie was trite and predictable.
3. The song lyrics were trite and uninspired.
4. The speaker's remarks were trite and failed to engage the audience.
5. The cliché "easy as pie" is trite and should be avoided.