outdated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: no longer current : outmoded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Synonyms of outdated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Examples of outdated in a Sentence

an outdated rotary telephone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

Highly adaptable professionals often feel stuck despite successful career changes, a phenomenon stemming from carrying outdated definitions of success into new roles. — Dr. Diane Hamilton, Forbes.com, 10 Aug. 2026

But some economists, including those at the libertarian Cato Institute, argue the Jones Act is an outdated form of protectionism. — Kevin Breuninger, CNBC, 10 Aug. 2026

Michael Palladino, a lecturer in fashion at City University of New York Kingsborough, argued that companies need to modernize outdated ideas about what professional dress should look like. — Preston Fore, Fortune, 7 Aug. 2026

The board also sent out election notification and voter identification cards to voters with outdated information based on the old maps. — Jenna Ebbers, Kansas City Star, 7 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Rhymes for outdated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outdated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