outdated

[out-dey-tid]

adjective

1. no longer in use or fashionable; out-of-date; outmoded; antiquated.

outdated

/ ˌaʊtˈdeɪtɪd /

adjective

1. old-fashioned or obsolete

Word History and Origins

Origin of outdated¹

First recorded in 1610–20; out- + date ¹ + -ed ²

Example Sentences

The county struggled to monitor rapidly unfolding events without streamlined coordination tools and operated with “unclear” and “outdated” policies and protocols when deciding when to send evacuation warnings and orders.

From Los Angeles Times

Amanda Hopgood, of the Local Government Association, says that would "put councils on a stable financial footing", as well as addressing "outdated legislation that leaves councils facing rising and unsustainable costs".

From BBC

“It’s about oppression and control, particularly of women and girls, and who is ‘feminine enough’ to live by these outdated and toxic notions.”

From Salon

In another instance from Saturday, he took Fox News visuals and narrative frames — this time real, although outdated — to order consequential real world action in Portland.

From Salon

Recently, Rose started collecting audio cassettes, which he plays on an outdated boombox complete with an antenna.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• antiquated 
• archaic 
• obsolete 
• old 
• out-of-date 
• outmoded