outmoded

adjective

out·​mod·​ed ˌau̇t-ˈmō-dəd 

1

: not being in style

an outmoded hairstyle

2

: no longer acceptable, current, or usable

outmoded customs

using outmoded technology

Synonyms of outmoded

• obsolete
• archaic
• antiquated

Examples of outmoded in a Sentence

outmoded computers that can be recycled

Recent Examples on the Web

But this approach is outmoded given the speed at which companies are adopting AI tools for business tasks. — Jeremy Kahn, Fortune, 13 July 2026

Working in isolation, especially for leaders, is rapidly becoming an outmoded idea. — IEEE Spectrum, 8 July 2026

Such discussions often uncover resident sentiments about equipment deemed outmoded, unrealized expectations and inconvenient access. — Jeffrey Steele, Forbes.com, 23 June 2026

Their outmoded style, with its seriousness and corniness, its big acting choices and low budgets, is basically impossible to recreate without falling into parody. — Alison Willmore, Vulture, 19 June 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1903, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for outmoded

• corroded
• decoded
• downloaded
• encoded
• eroded
• exploded
• preloaded
• reloaded
• unloaded
• uploaded
• boded
• coded

Kids Definition

outmoded

adjective

out·​mod·​ed (ˈ)au̇t-ˈmōd-əd 

: no longer acceptable, usable, or fashionable

outmoded beliefs