What is the antonym of 'HACKNEYED'? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

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What is the antonym of 'HACKNEYED'?

A. Banal

B. Original

C. Trite

D. Clichéd

Answer: Option B

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'Hackneyed' means lacking significance through overuse. Its antonym is 'Original'.

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B. Miserable

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