Answer: platitude

AnswerCrossword Clue
PLATITUDEChestnut
PLATITUDEInsipid truism.
PLATITUDEBromide.
PLATITUDETruism.
PLATITUDEInsipid remark.
PLATITUDEOrator's specialty
PLATITUDESaying softly, "Freedom of choice" (9)
PLATITUDEHackneyed expression
platitudetrite remark
platitudea flat, dull, or trite remark, especially one uttered as if it were fresh or profound.
platitudea commonplace or trite remark made as if it were important