Synonyms of obsolescence

obsolescence

noun

as in obsoleteness

the condition of no longer being used or useful; the condition of being obsolete

the obsolescence of the old technology

Once a useful tool, slide rules have fallen into obsolescence.

Related Words

• obsoleteness
• antiquation
• antiquity
• age
• datedness
• old-fashionedness
• ancientness
• agedness
• hoariness
• archaism
• fustiness
• throwback
• anachronism

Dissimilar Words

• modernity
• currency
• novelty
• freshness
• newness
• modernness
• recentness
• currentness

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of obsolescence

Now 67 years old, the singer’s star had faded, and in an industry that feeds off youth, Madonna seemed headed for obsolescence. — David Harris, SPIN, 13 July 2026

However, Navy officials say additional upgrades are no longer sufficient to address long-term aging and obsolescence in components and the operational demands of the Columbia-class fleet. — Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 29 June 2026

Throughout the film, the shadow of Emily weighs on Jessie, steadily increasing her fears of irrelevance and obsolescence. — Barry Levitt, Time, 19 June 2026

Suddenly, her real toys are at risk of obsolescence yet again. — Brianna Zigler, Entertainment Weekly, 19 June 2026