旧態依然

きゅうたいいぜん

remaining unchanged (from the old state of things); none the better for the change (if at all)

Meaning

adj-naadj-noadj-tadv-ton
remaining unchanged (from the old state of things); none the better for the change (if at all)

Example sentences

長時間労働を是とするような、旧態依然とした企業風土を打破しなければならない。

We must do away with the antiquated corporate culture that makes long working hours acceptable.