Remaining in the old state; unchanged and outdated (often used critically to say something has not improved or been reformed).
会議の進め方は旧態依然としており、同じ問題が何度も繰り返されている。
The way the meetings are run remains unchanged and outdated; the same problems are repeated over and over.
その会社は旧態依然の体質を改められず、若い人材が辞めていった。
The company couldn't change its old-fashioned ways, and young talent left.
行政の仕組みが旧態依然だと、市民サービスの向上は期待できない。
If administrative systems remain unchanged and outdated, improvements in public services cannot be expected.