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not modern

ADJECTIVE
old-fashioned
Synonyms
STRONGEST
ancient antique archaic corny dated odd old old-time outdated outmoded primitive
WEAK
antiquated behind the times bygone dead demoded disapproved dowdy démodé extinct grown old moldy musty neglected not current not with it obsolescent obsolete of old of olden days of the old school old guard old-hat old-school olden oldfangled out out of it out of style out-of-date outworn passé past rococo superannuated unfashionable unstylish vintage
Antonyms
STRONGEST
current fresh modern new present recent up-to-date young
WEAK
contemporary in vogue
ADJECTIVE
passé
Synonyms
STRONGEST
antiquated dated
STRONG
disused démodé has-been obsolete out-of-date outdated outmoded outworn
WEAK
belated dead extinct superseded unfashionable yesterday
Antonyms
WEAK
current fashionable in in vogue modern new

Example Sentences

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“Poor construction quality is the primary cause of failure, not modern versus traditional material systems.”

From Seattle Times • Nov. 10, 2023

She has stuck to a small coterie of designers and brands who are contemporary but not modern, conservative but not old-fashioned, like Markarian, Gabriela Hearst and Brandon Maxwell.

From Washington Post • Apr. 26, 2023

“But one should not forget that these are still Soviet and not modern Western aircraft.”

From New York Times • Mar. 17, 2023

However quantum theory was developed at the same time the TV series Downton Abbey takes place, which makes it clear how not modern quantum theory is now.

From Scientific American • Feb. 1, 2020

“I do,” said the Rector, “but not modern Greek.”

From Humours of Irish Life by Various