antiquated theme

[ænˈtɪkweɪtɪd ˈθiːm]
noun phrasepl: antiquated themes
tema antiquado
1. An outdated or old-fashioned subject, motif, or central idea that is no longer considered modern or relevant
The film relied on an antiquated theme of gender roles that felt disconnected from contemporary society.
O filme dependia de um tema antiquado de papéis de gênero que parecia desconectado da sociedade contemporânea.
2. A recurring subject or concept in art, literature, or design that belongs to an earlier period and lacks current appeal or relevance
His architectural style employed an antiquated theme inspired by Victorian mansions.
Seu estilo arquitetônico empregava um tema antiquado inspirado em mansões vitorianas.
In Brazilian creative industries, 'tema antiquado' is frequently used in critical discourse about literature, cinema, and design to dismiss works that fail to engage with contemporary social issues. In American contexts, this phrase is common in academic and artistic criticism to indicate work that lacks relevance to modern audiences.
NYC Slang
played-out theme
Synonyms / Sinônimos
outdated themeobsolete themeold-fashioned themearchaic themedated theme
Antonyms / Antônimos
modern themecontemporary themecurrent themeup-to-date themeinnovative theme

Regional Variations

General Brazilian Portuguese
tema antiquado
Standard usage across Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
tema antigo demais
More colloquial variant emphasizing excessive age
São Paulo
tema superado
Emphasizes that the theme has been surpassed or overcome
Portugal
tema obsoleto
Portuguese variant emphasizing obsolescence

Related Words

anachronismoutdatedretrovintagenostalgiamotifnarrativesubject matter

Related Idioms & Phrases

a relic of the past
beating a dead horse
yesterday's news
old hat
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