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behind the times

ADJECTIVE
not current
Synonyms
WEAK
antiquated back number dated has-been obsolete of the old school old hat old-fashioned out-of-date outdated outmoded passé square unfashionable

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Cricket may be behind the times with innovation and how involved coaches are with on-field decisions, says England wicketkeeper Jos Buttler.

From BBC • Feb. 10, 2026

Others criticized the institution he led for being far behind the times in general.

From Salon • Apr. 21, 2025

“Is it true that we are behind the times in terms of housing?” asked Nick Pilch, 63, who serves on the executive committee of the club’s San Francisco Bay chapter.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 27, 2024

Now, if a league or network isn’t doing something to appeal to younger fans, they are behind the times.

From Seattle Times • Feb. 10, 2024

We probably started painting our nails Immoral Coral after everybody sensible had already gone on to pink, but heck, at least we are all behind the times together.

From "The Poisonwood Bible" by Barbara Kingsolver