Antimodernness

/ˌæntiˈmɑdərnnəs/ noun

Definition

The quality or state of being opposed to or characteristic of rejecting modern ideas and ways.

Etymology

From antimodern + -ness (a suffix forming abstract nouns indicating a quality or state). This noun allows reference to the abstract quality of being antimodern.

Kelly Says

The antimodernness of certain communities isn't weakness or ignorance—it often reflects deliberate value judgments that modern efficiency and technology sometimes come at the cost of community bonds and meaningful work.

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