platitude

Definitions

A remark or statement, especially one with a moral content, that has been used too often to be interesting or thoughtful.

The quality or state of being dull, insipid, or trite.

Examples

He offered a hollow platitude about how everything happens for a reason, which did little to comfort the grieving family.

The politician's speech was filled with tired platitudes that failed to address the urgent economic crisis.

Instead of giving me a meaningful solution, my boss just recited a platitude about working harder.

Synonyms

banality truism bromide commonplace hackneyed phrase shibboleth triteness

Antonyms

originality innovation insight profundity revelation nuance creativity