outdated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: no longer current : outmoded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Synonyms of outdated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Examples of outdated in a Sentence

an outdated rotary telephone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

Opponents of the hunt contend that the commission's approval was not based on sound science and used outdated bear population estimates. —Steven Yablonski, CBS News, 18 Nov. 2025

The company has added new lighting, made facade and cosmetic changes and had been working to upgrade outdated office space. —Eric Adler, Kansas City Star, 17 Nov. 2025

Roger Chen, a University of Hawaii associate professor of engineering who is helping facilitate the program, said the state faces unique challenges in maintaining its outdated roadway infrastructure. —Jeff McMurray, Fortune, 15 Nov. 2025

Errors can be intentional, or in some cases arise from caseworker mistakes, outdated employer payroll data, or confusion over complex rules. —Aliss Higham, MSNBC Newsweek, 15 Nov. 2025

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Rhymes for outdated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outdated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