Definition

Noun: 1. The quality or state of being old-fashioned: The property of being out of date, no longer in current fashion or style. 2. Adherence to outdated customs or ideas: A characteristic of being attached to or reflecting past styles, manners, or beliefs.

Usage

Old-fashionedness is used to describe the abstract quality of something, such as an object, idea, or practice, that is perceived as belonging to a past era and not in line with contemporary trends.

Examples

• Noun:
  • The old-fashionedness of her wardrobe was charming to some but seemed out of touch to others.
  • He appreciated the old-fashionedness of the rotary-dial telephone, seeing it as a symbol of a simpler time.
  • The policy was criticized for its old-fashionedness in a rapidly modernizing world.

Advanced Usage

• "a touch of old-fashionedness": A small amount or element of being old-fashioned, often used to suggest charm or quaintness.
  • The café had a touch of old-fashionedness with its checkered tablecloths and handwritten menus.

Variants and Related Words

• Old-fashioned (adj): Out of date; not modern.
  • He has old-fashioned ideas about marriage.
• Old-fangled (adj): (Archaic) Old-fashioned.
• Outdatedness (n): The state of being obsolete or no longer useful. (Note: This is a close synonym but can imply functional obsolescence, not just stylistic.)

Synonyms

• Outdatedness: The quality of being obsolete.
• Unfashionableness: The state of not being in vogue.
• Antiquatedness: The quality of being old and no longer useful or fashionable.
• Datedness: The quality of being marked by features of a past period.

Antonyms

• Modernity: The quality of being modern or contemporary.
• Trendiness: The quality of being very fashionable or up to date.
• Currency: The state of being in common use or acceptance at the present time.

Related Phrases and Concepts

• Behind the times: Not aware of or using the latest ideas or techniques; old-fashioned.
  • His management style is behind the times.
• A relic of the past: Something that survives from an earlier time, often seen as old-fashioned.
  • The paper filing system is a relic of the past.

Noun

1. the property of being no longer fashionable