outdated mindset
[/aʊtˈdeɪtɪd ˈmaɪndset/]
noun phrasepl: outdated mindsets
mentalidade ultrapassada
1. A way of thinking, set of beliefs, or perspective that is no longer relevant, current, or appropriate for modern times; obsolete attitudes or viewpoints
His outdated mindset about women in the workplace prevented him from promoting qualified female candidates.
Sua mentalidade ultrapassada sobre mulheres no local de trabalho o impediu de promover candidatas qualificadas.
2. Resistance to change or innovation due to adherence to old-fashioned ideas or traditional ways of thinking
The company's outdated mindset about remote work cost them talented employees who sought flexibility.
A mentalidade ultrapassada da empresa sobre trabalho remoto custou-lhe funcionários talentosos que buscavam flexibilidade.
In both Brazilian and American contexts, 'outdated mindset' is frequently used in corporate, educational, and social discussions about progress and innovation. In Brazil, this phrase appears often in debates about modernization, gender equality, and workplace culture. In the USA, it's commonly used in tech industry discourse and discussions about social change. The term carries a critical connotation, implying that such mindsets hinder progress and social advancement.
NYC Slang
stuck in the past; dinosaur mentality; old school thinking
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