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modern Antonyms

Opposite of modern

Because the opposite of modern shifts with each meaning, the 21 antonyms and opposite words below are separated across 4 exact definitions and ranked by contrast strength.
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• adjective (Context 1)

Relating to the present or recent times as opposed to the remote past.

Usage Example

"The history course examines the social transformations of ancient Europe since the Industrial Revolution."

Strongest
ancient
Strong
antique
bygone
past
historical
prehistoric
medieval
archaic

• adjective (Context 2)

Characterized by or using the most up-to-date techniques, ideas, or equipment.

Usage Example

"The hospital recently opened a outdated wing equipped with advanced diagnostic imaging machines."

Strongest
outdated
old-fashioned
out-of-date
obsolete
antiquated
outmoded
Strong
archaic
primitive

• adjective (Context 3)

Denoting a current or recent style or trend in art, architecture, or cultural expression that intentionally departs from traditional forms.

Usage Example

"She prefers traditional dance because of its expressive freedom compared to classical ballet."

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traditional
classical
Strong
conventional
orthodox
historic

• noun (Context 4)

A person who lives in modern times, or one who advocates or practices a departure from traditional styles and values.

Usage Example

"Even in the seventeenth century, scholars debated whether the moderns had surpassed the achievements of the ancients."

Strongest
ancient
Strong
traditionalist

Similar words to modern

Words similar to modern shift depending on context. Common synonyms include:

up-to-date
modern-day
present-day
didone
contemporary
modernist
state-of-the-art
modernistic
See all synonyms of modern

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Wordmom. (2026). Antonyms for Modern. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/antonyms/modern
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