outdated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: no longer current : outmoded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Synonyms of outdated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Examples of outdated in a Sentence

an outdated rotary telephone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

If the city applies that standard to ordinary construction projects, an outdated aviation operation next to two schools should not get a free pass. — Janet Handal, New York Daily News, 13 July 2026

For decades, the Supreme Court had all but ignored the 2nd Amendment, viewing it as a somewhat outdated provision involving militias, akin to the 3rd Amendment. — Los Angeles Times, 12 July 2026

Candied yams might sound outdated to younger attendees, but this dish will be love at first bite. — Mary Shannon Wells, Southern Living, 11 July 2026

When a consumer double-checks an agent’s recommendation and finds a mismatch—a price discrepancy, a conflicting description or outdated inventory—you’ve lost them permanently. — Firdosh Tangri, Forbes.com, 10 July 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Rhymes for outdated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outdated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