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newfangled

adjective

Definition: new and untested

Synonyms: new, novel, original, fresh, recent

Antonyms: oldfangled, old, unoriginal

Tips: Something that is newfangled is new and original. Describing an idea as newfangled is often perceived as a critique because new and untested ideas can initially be looked at with suspicion and mistrust.

Usage Examples:

I'm not sure I trust his newfangled approach to business management. (new, novel)

I really don't understand this newfangled technology that they're trying to push on everyone. (new, recent)

I'll never learn how to play these newfangled video games. (novel, new)

My grandmother criticizes anything she doesn't understand by stating that it's newfangled and unnecessary. (new, untested)


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