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Definitions

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antiquated back number dated has-been obsolete of the old school old hat old-fashioned out-of-date outdated outmoded passé square unfashionable

Example Sentences

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When he returned to the U.S. after eight years abroad, he remarked, “Europeans are 20 years behind the times, but working damned hard three days a week to catch up.”

From The Wall Street Journal • May 6, 2026

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

Louis Lépine and Alphonse Bertillon, supposedly the finest detectives in Europe, were far behind the times.

From "The Mona Lisa Vanishes" by Nicholas Day