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Definitions

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antiquated back number dated has-been obsolete of the old school old hat old-fashioned out-of-date outdated outmoded passé square unfashionable

Example Sentences

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Cricket may be behind the times with innovation and how involved coaches are with on-field decisions, says England wicketkeeper Jos Buttler.

From BBC • Feb. 10, 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

Ms. Severino, though, said it’s not a total surprise the court was behind the times.

From Washington Times • Feb. 3, 2023

He’d always copied El Patron, who was, of course, one hundred years behind the times.

From "The House of the Scorpion" by Nancy Farmer