Definition

The quality of being old-fashioned or no longer current.

Example

The datedness of the fashion trends made them less appealing to young people.

Conversation

Have you noticed the datedness of some of those old movies we used to love?

Yeah, it's surprising how quickly trends change in film.

I guess we were just kids back then, so we didn't see it.

True! Now, it's hard to watch them without laughing at the styles.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Datedness → It is formed from "date" (from Old French *date*, meaning a specific time or occasion) and "-ness" (meaning the state or quality of). The word "datedness" refers to the quality of being dated or having a specific date.

Memory Tip

Think of a specific 'time' ('date') and how it describes the 'quality' ('-ness') of being dated. This helps you remember that datedness refers to the state of being dated.

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