世よに遅おくれる

expression, ichidan verb

fall behind the times; be out of touch with the world

Describes a person, idea, or thing that is not keeping up with current trends or societal changes. Often used in a critical or self-deprecating way.

• 彼かれの考かんがえ方かたはもう世よに遅おくれている。

  His way of thinking is already behind the times.

• そんな古ふるい技ぎ術じゅつでは世よに遅おくれてしまう。

  With such outdated technology, you'll fall behind the times.