outdated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: no longer current : outmoded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Synonyms of outdated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Examples of outdated in a Sentence

an outdated rotary telephone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

Program managers can ship outdated contracts and the layer beneath can stop. — Shawn Yu, Forbes.com, 29 Sep. 2026

Digital systems can become outdated long before the airframe reaches the end of its service life. — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 29 Sep. 2026

Update outdated elements; opt for warmer tones, layered textures, and modern LED fixtures. — Maria Sabella, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 Sep. 2026

That largely doesn’t happen on federal land, in part because of outdated policies. — Chris Edwards, Washington Post, 27 Sep. 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Rhymes for outdated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outdated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