outdated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: no longer current : outmoded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Synonyms of outdated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Examples of outdated in a Sentence

an outdated rotary telephone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

This creates a perfect visual balance and prevents the hair from looking puffy or outdated. —Dulce Moncada, Glamour, 23 Dec. 2025

To many the flood proved the state’s water system was outdated and ineffective. —Jake Goodrick, Sacbee.com, 23 Dec. 2025

Their accuracy drops when the text differs substantially from the training corpus, which can quickly become outdated as new AI models are released. —Ambuj Tewari, Fortune, 22 Dec. 2025

Home additions that will always look timeless—with custom features, hidden storage, and built-ins taking the lead—are also a priority for multigenerational homeowners who want their homes to serve future generations without looking outdated. —Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 22 Dec. 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Rhymes for outdated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outdated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