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old-fashioned perspective

[/oʊld ˈfæʃənd pərˈspɛktɪv/]
noun phrasepl: old-fashioned perspectives
perspectiva antiquada
1. A point of view or way of looking at things that reflects outdated ideas, values, or beliefs; a viewpoint characteristic of an earlier time period
His old-fashioned perspective on women's roles in society doesn't align with modern values.
Sua perspectiva antiquada sobre os papéis das mulheres na sociedade não se alinha com os valores modernos.
2. An interpretation or understanding based on traditional or conventional thinking rather than contemporary approaches
The company's old-fashioned perspective prevented them from adapting to digital transformation.
A perspectiva antiquada da empresa os impediu de se adaptarem à transformação digital.
NYC Slang
that's mad corny / that's whack
Synonyms
outdated perspectivetraditional perspectiveconservative viewpointarchaic outlookold-school thinking
Antonyms
modern perspectivecontemporary viewpointprogressive outlookinnovative approachforward-thinking perspective

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
perspectiva antiquada / visão ultrapassada
Both terms are widely used in Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
perspectiva meio arcaica
Common colloquial usage
São Paulo
perspectiva retrógrada
Used in more formal contexts
Portugal
perspectiva desatualizada / ponto de vista antiquado
Preferred in European Portuguese

Related Idioms & Phrases

stuck in the past
living in another era
behind the times
a relic of the past
stuck in one's ways
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