outdated

adjective

out·​dat·​ed ˌau̇t-ˈdā-təd How to pronounce outdated (audio)
Synonyms of outdatednext
: no longer current : outmoded
outdatedly adverb
outdatedness noun

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an outdated rotary telephone
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Lioness is nothing if not consistent in playing up the social and geopolitical anxieties of an outdated American view of the world. — Andy Andersen, Vulture, 30 Aug. 2026 The equipment in the classroom is also outdated and no longer reaches performance capabilities necessary for modern digital art, web design and 2D and 3D imaging, officials said. — Cam'ron Hardy, Chicago Tribune, 28 Aug. 2026 More than just savings Grullon said outdated perceptions about thrift shopping have largely disappeared. — Joshua Sidorowicz, CBS News, 28 Aug. 2026 The project was denied due to concerns about the county’s outdated rules, incompatibility with the area and concerns about noise and water usage. — Abigail Hasebroock, Sun Sentinel, 27 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for outdated

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First Known Use

1616, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of outdated was in 1616

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outdated

adjective
out·​dat·​ed (ˈ)au̇t-ˈdāt-əd How to pronounce outdated (audio)
: not up-to-date
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