anachronistic

1 of 1adjective

/əˌnækrəˈnɪstɪk/

Forms:more anachronistic,most anachronistic

1

belonging to a time period different from the one it is in, often seen as out of place in the current era

The film's use of smartphones in the 18th century setting was anachronistic.
His formal speech sounded anachronistic at a casual gathering.
The knight wearing a wristwatch was clearly anachronistic.
She found the idea of arranged marriages anachronistic in modern society.
The play's dialogue felt deliberately anachronistic to create humor.

Synonyms:

anachronic anachronous