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antiquated back number dated has-been obsolete of the old school old hat old-fashioned out-of-date outdated outmoded passé square unfashionable

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"You'd think it's something small but a lot of clubs are still behind the times with that. It's about breaking those barriers and making sure spaces are available for mums," she added.

From BBC • Jan. 11, 2026

Springfield: At the time, Australia was kind of behind the times, so at the show, when the Beatles came on it was like they were from Mars.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 12, 2024

Now, if a league or network isn’t doing something to appeal to younger fans, they are behind the times.

From Seattle Times • Feb. 10, 2024

"So our country is kind of behind the times when it comes to access to birth control pills."

From Salon • May 19, 2023

He sighed, “A bit behind the times, that’s the trouble with him. He clings to matrix mechanics as the all in all, and this problem calls for more powerful mathematical tools. He’s so stubborn.”

From "I, Robot" by Isaac Asimov