outmoded

adjective

out·​mod·​ed ˌau̇t-ˈmō-dəd 

1

: not being in style

an outmoded hairstyle

2

: no longer acceptable, current, or usable

outmoded customs

using outmoded technology

Synonyms of outmoded

• obsolete
• archaic
• antiquated

Examples of outmoded in a Sentence

outmoded computers that can be recycled

Recent Examples on the Web

Adi looked down at his hiking boots with their split-grain leather and polyurethane midsoles and skidded his feet back toward the driftwood, like one of his former fourth graders called out on a pair of outmoded sneakers. —Jonathan Miles, Harpers Magazine, 27 Jan. 2026

An outmoded concept, evil was baggage from a pre-modern age, the least useful way to interpret bad behavior. —Joshua Rothman, New Yorker, 23 Jan. 2026

Oil is a 20th century energy source, outmoded and responsible for sickening and killing millions of people with the potential to kill millions more. —Voice Of The People, New York Daily News, 11 Jan. 2026

Nor are these outmoded systems able to improve profit margins for lenders. —Geoff Green, Fortune, 22 Dec. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1903, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for outmoded

• corroded
• decoded
• downloaded
• encoded
• eroded
• exploded
• preloaded
• reloaded
• unloaded
• uploaded
• boded
• coded

Kids Definition

outmoded

adjective

out·​mod·​ed (ˈ)au̇t-ˈmōd-əd 

: no longer acceptable, usable, or fashionable

outmoded beliefs