outdated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: no longer current : outmoded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Synonyms of outdated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Examples of outdated in a Sentence

an outdated rotary telephone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

So if multiple websites repeat the same outdated lawsuit, the AI may present it as an important part of a company’s history, even years after the issue was resolved. — Victoria Marshall, Forbes.com, 27 July 2026

An outdated belief may be the roadblock on your path as Saturn stations retrograde today. — Usa Today, USA Today, 26 July 2026

Then look past worn upholstery or an outdated finish to the structure underneath. — Ryan Brennan, Sacbee.com, 25 July 2026

The film may be set in the future, but Kore-eda’s ideas feel outdated. — Los Angeles Times, 24 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Rhymes for outdated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outdated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