outdated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: no longer current : outmoded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Synonyms of outdated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Examples of outdated in a Sentence

an outdated rotary telephone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

Critics say that has allowed outdated policies that no longer meet modern societal standards to remain in force in some countries. — Michael Rios, CNN Money, 10 Nov. 2026

Accelerating technological improvements for local power generation and resilience further widens the gap between the outdated utility model and the opportunities of a modern electricity system. — John Farrell, Time, 9 Nov. 2026

If its data becomes outdated or its model fails to account for changing conditions, its predictions can become unreliable. — Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 8 Nov. 2026

Clinging to outdated graduation hurdles is no substitute for improving teaching and learning. — Voice Of The People, New York Daily News, 7 Nov. 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Rhymes for outdated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outdated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