unzeitgemäß — meaning in English
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English meaning
- anachronistic adj Erroneous in date; containing an anachronism; in a wrong time; not applicable to or not appropriate for the time.
- old-fashioned adjective Belonging to or suited to an earlier time, and no longer in style or common use. It can be mildly critical, suggesting something is out of date, or warm, suggesting it has the charm and solidity of the past.
Senses
unzeitgemäß is used for these senses in English:
- anachronistic (of a person) Having opinions from the past; preferring things or values of the past; behind the times; overly conservative.
- old-fashioned Of an object, outdated or no longer in vogue.
old-fashioned — full definition
- adjective Belonging to or suited to an earlier time, and no longer in style or common use. It can be mildly critical, suggesting something is out of date, or warm, suggesting it has the charm and solidity of the past.
- adjective Holding views or standards that belong to an earlier generation, especially about behaviour, morals or manners.
- noun A cocktail made by stirring whiskey — usually bourbon or rye — with sugar, a dash of bitters and ice, served over a large cube with an orange twist.