Something that is hackneyed is overused and lacks originality; it is clichéd or stale due to excessive repetition.
Done in a random, unplanned, or chaotic way; lacking any clear plan or organization.
Severe or cruel in manner, tone, or conditions; rough and unpleasant to the senses.
Done or acting with excessive speed or without sufficient thought or care; acting hastily.
Full of danger; involving risk of harm or damage; not safe to handle without precautions.
To pause before acting or speaking, typically due to doubt, uncertainty, or caution.
A system in which people or things are arranged in levels of importance or authority, from highest to lowest.
An obstacle or impediment that delays progress or makes action more difficult.
Having an empty interior or lacking real value or substance; appearing impressive but not genuine.
A strong feeling of fear, shock, or disgust; also a genre of fiction intended to frighten.
Unfriendly or aggressive; showing opposition or ill will toward someone or something.
A tentative explanation or educated guess that can be tested through observation and experimentation.
