outdated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: no longer current : outmoded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Examples of outdated in a Sentence
an outdated rotary telephone
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Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 15 June 2026
Trendy materials and finishes can quickly feel outdated, so choose timeless options that age well.
—Kristin Hohenadel, The Spruce, 15 June 2026
Naturally, lots of outdated things made the out list, whereas plenty of summer 2026’s cutest and rich-looking styles were the ones that were an immediate add.
—Eva Thomas, InStyle, 13 June 2026
Patients encounter it when third-party scheduling tools reflect outdated availability.
—Teresa MacKintosh, Fortune, 13 June 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See All Example Sentences for outdated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“Outdated.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/outdated.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 16 Jun. 2026.
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outdated
adjective
out·dat·ed
(ˈ)au̇t-ˈdāt-əd
: not up-to-date
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