outdated

adjective

out·​dat·​ed ˌau̇t-ˈdā-təd 

: no longer current : outmoded

outdatedly adverb

outdatedness noun

Synonyms of outdated

• obsolete
• archaic
• antiquated

Examples of outdated in a Sentence

an outdated rotary telephone

Recent Examples on the Web

Experts advocate for a radical redesign, urging boards to prioritize genuine governance competencies and continuous impact measurement, moving away from outdated models that hinder vital community services. — Aparna Rae, Forbes.com, 21 Aug. 2026

The wrong paint color, outdated furniture, and yes, even an ugly light fixture could be aging your home and (ugh) majorly cramping its style. — Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 Aug. 2026

But most experts on the laws of war see such restrictions as outdated and insufficient. — Simon Shuster, The Atlantic, 20 Aug. 2026

Why beneficiary designations matter One of the biggest estate planning mistakes involves outdated beneficiary forms on retirement accounts, insurance policies and other financial assets. — Joshua Sidorowicz, CBS News, 19 Aug. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1616, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for outdated

• abated
• ablated
• awaited
• belated
• berated
• castrated
• chelated
• citrated
• collated
• conflated
• created
• curated

Kids Definition

outdated

adjective

out·​dat·​ed (ˈ)au̇t-ˈdāt-əd 

: not up-to-date