outdated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: no longer current : outmoded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Synonyms of outdated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Examples of outdated in a Sentence

an outdated rotary telephone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

Brushing harder and longer does not mean cleaner teeth, Hoss noted, adding that aggressive brushing and outdated brush designs are major contributors to gum recession and enamel wear. —Andrea Kane, CNN Money, 5 Feb. 2026

But outdated permit rules mean critical infrastructure like transmission lines take years to build. —Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 5 Feb. 2026

Stray from these outdated couches to keep your living space on-trend and stylish. —Halee Miller Van Ryswyk, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Feb. 2026

Walking the office floor to check who’s chatting doesn’t guarantee productivity, which is why dragging workers back to desks in the name of performance reflects an outdated view of how work actually happens in a digital economy. —Orianna Rosa Royle, Fortune, 4 Feb. 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Rhymes for outdated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outdated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