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antiquatedness

antiquatedness

9.9
A state of being old-fashioned and no longer used
  • noun
  • /ˌæntɪˈkwɛɪtɪdnəs/
translation icon : obsolescencia
  • The antiquatedness of the educational system hindered its ability to teach modern skills.

Examples

  • The antiquatedness of the building was evident in its architecture and outdated facilities.

  • He was frustrated by the antiquatedness of the procedures still used in the office.

  • Many critics argue that the antiquatedness of the policy makes it unsuitable for today's society.

  • The antiquatedness of the old technology was evident.

  • Many criticized the antiquatedness of the system.

  • Critics highlighted the antiquatedness of the laws, arguing they no longer addressed current issues.

  • Her concern about the antiquatedness of their communication methods led to calls for modernization.

Synonyms

anachronism
vsantiquatedness
14 9.8

A person or thing from a different time that seems old-fashioned

focuses on the general state of being out of date rather than wrong time
obsolescence
vsantiquatedness
9 7.7

Becoming old and no longer useful because of new technology or changes in society

is the resulting state rather than the ongoing process of change
oldness
vsantiquatedness
1 4.0

How long a person or thing has been around

focuses on being out of fashion or no longer used rather than mere age
archaism
vsantiquatedness
  • Literature
1 9.9

An old-fashioned word, phrase, or style no longer used in everyday speech

is a general state of being out of fashion, not only language or words
obsoleteness
vsantiquatedness
7.9

A state when something is no longer used or useful

focuses on old style or fashion rather than lack of use
outdatedness
vsantiquatedness
5.2

A state of being no longer modern or in style

expresses old style that makes something fall out of general use
datedness
vsantiquatedness
8.2

An old-fashioned style that makes something seem from the past

covers the broader state of being no longer in use not only appearance
old-fashionedness
vsantiquatedness
8.1

Being not modern and like things from the past

is a general state of being out of use, not only style
unmodernity
vsantiquatedness
8.9

Something old and out of date in style or technology

applies more to old styles and being out of use than to resistance
antiqueness
vsantiquatedness
9.5

Being old or having a style from the past

emphasizes old origin or charm rather than being no longer in use
ancientness
vsantiquatedness
8.3

A quality that shows something is very old

is about being out of use or unfashionable rather than just old age

Antonyms

18 5.8

A condition of life now that shows new ideas, styles, or technology

How Outdated

obsolescence
9 7.7
antiquatedness
9.9
datedness
8.2

Surface Forms

Morphology

antiquatedness = antiquated (transparent) = antiquate + ed + ness

Standard noun formation from the adjective 'antiquated' using '-ness' to indicate the state or quality of being antiquated.

Etymology

Antiquatedness comes from antique, from an old Latin word meaning 'old', and the ending -ness makes it the 'state of' being old or out of date. That's why antiquatedness means being 'old-fashioned' or no longer useful.