old-fashioned in

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Used to specify the area or aspect that is old-fashioned (e.g., in her attitudes).

old-fashionedold-fashioned + PREPOSITION

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Examples (10)

  • She's somewhat old-fashioned in her attitudes.
  • His views were rather old-fashioned in his thinking about gender roles.
  • The company was old-fashioned in its management methods, preferring hierarchy over collaboration.
  • Although the car looked sleek, it was old-fashioned in its engine technology.
  • Many find their teaching style quite old-fashioned in its rigid structure.
  • The professor remained old-fashioned in his approach to research, avoiding digital tools.
  • The community held onto traditions that seemed old-fashioned in their customs.
  • My grandmother is a bit old-fashioned in her tastes, preferring classical music.
  • Despite modern influences, the village is still old-fashioned in its social norms.
  • The government's policies were criticized for being old-fashioned in their economic philosophy.