outdated
adjective
out·dat·ed
ˌau̇t-ˈdā-təd 
: no longer current : outmoded
outdatedly
adverb
outdatedness
noun
Examples of outdated in a Sentence
an outdated rotary telephone
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Fousia Abdullahi, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 5 Mar. 2026
Update Your Paint with Confidence If your home includes several of these outdated colors, paint offers a quick opportunity to dramatically modernize it with minimal effort and a relatively small investment.
—Tessa Cooper, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 Mar. 2026
But the 70-year-old coliseum and auditorium are operating on outdated mechanical systems that are increasingly unreliable, according to the tourism authority.
—Charlotte Observer, 5 Mar. 2026
The backlog was due to a combination of contracting delays, outdated internal policies and the loss of key mid-level leaders with institutional knowledge.
—Steve Scauzillo, Daily News, 4 Mar. 2026
See All Example Sentences for outdated
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“Outdated.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/outdated. Accessed 7 Mar. 2026.
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outdated
adjective
out·dat·ed
(ˈ)au̇t-ˈdāt-əd
: not up-to-date
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