stale

Vocabulary Word

Definition
'Stale' means that something is no longer fresh or new. Things can go stale, like bread or chips, but ideas or plans can also go stale if they have not changed or been updated in a while.
Examples in Different Contexts
In social movements, 'stale' strategies may need revitalizing. A community organizer might reflect, 'We need innovative approaches to avoid our campaign becoming stale.'
Practice Scenarios
Business

Scenario:

I've noticed that our customer engagement rates have dropped recently. We might need to reconsider our approach.

Response:

I agree, our marketing strategies have become stale. Maybe it's time we re-evaluate and try to innovate.

Creative

Scenario:

The design layout that we've been using for the past few campaigns seems to lack the vibrancy it once had. Maybe we should rethink.

Response:

You’re right, the logo design is now stale. We should experiment with some fresh ideas.

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