new-fangled

A young man shows his grandfather a new-fangled gadget.

Definition

1. Adjective:
   • Recently invented or developed, especially in a way that is considered novel or unfamiliar: "new-fangled" describes something that is modern or advanced, often with a connotation of being unnecessary or overly complicated compared to traditional alternatives.

Usage Examples

• (She dislikes the modern, unfamiliar appliance.)
• (A recently invented and unusual device.)
• (He dismisses modern, novel approaches.)

Advanced Usage

• "new-fangled gadget": a recently invented device, often electronic or mechanical, that is seen as trendy.

  • The kitchen is full of new-fangled gadgets that no one knows how to use. (Unfamiliar modern tools.)

• "new-fangled notion": a modern idea or concept that is considered unconventional.

  • Some people are skeptical of new-fangled notions about work-life balance. (Unfamiliar modern beliefs.)

Variants and Related Words

• Newfangledness (noun): the quality of being new-fangled.

  • The newfangledness of the software made it difficult for older employees to adapt. (The state of being modern and unfamiliar.)

• Newfangledly (adverb): in a new-fangled manner.

  • The office was decorated newfangledly with minimalist furniture. (In a modern, trendy style.)

Synonyms

• Modern: relating to the present time or recent trends.
• Novel: new and original; not like anything seen before.
• Innovative: featuring new methods or ideas; advanced.
• Faddish: temporarily popular or fashionable.

Related Idioms

• A new-fangled contraption: a device or machine that is modern and often seen as unnecessarily complex.

  • He spent hours trying to assemble the new-fangled contraption from the hardware store. (A complicated modern device.)

• New-fangled and old-fashioned: contrasting modern and traditional approaches.

  • The debate between new-fangled and old-fashioned teaching methods continues in schools. (A clash of modern versus traditional ideas.)