旧態
Meanings
1
old state of affairs; former condition; old ways
Refers to a previous situation, system, or way of doing things, often with a nuance that it is outdated or should be changed. Commonly used in formal or critical contexts.
We need to reform the organization that remains stuck in its old ways.
He insisted on returning to the old state of affairs.
Usage patterns
- 旧態を打破するto break away from the old ways
The company broke away from its old ways and introduced a new management policy.
- 旧態から脱却するto break free from the old state of affairs
The whole industry is trying to break free from its old ways.
- 旧態を維持するto maintain the old state of affairs
Some parts of the organization want to maintain the old state of affairs.