outdated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: no longer current : outmoded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Synonyms of outdated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Examples of outdated in a Sentence

an outdated rotary telephone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This is normal, and usually happens when a voter’s address is outdated. — Ella Gonzales, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 15 Sep. 2026

In my view, the counseling gap for older adults often reflects outdated notions of aging and of what counseling can offer. — Lee Ann Rawlins Williams, The Conversation, 14 Sep. 2026

Real-time telemetry from the platforms actually protecting an organization's infrastructure would allow premiums to reflect current risk, not outdated snapshots. — Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 14 Sep. 2026

Not only is that an outdated fashion rule, but these white palazzo jeans beautifully contrast against fall-ready brown suedes and burnt orange leathers. — Ruby McAuliffe, InStyle, 12 Sep. 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Rhymes for outdated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outdated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