outdated

American  

[out-dey-tid] / ˌaʊtˈdeɪ tɪd /

adjective

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 no longer in use or fashionable; out-of-date; outmoded; antiquated.

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outdated British  

/ ˌaʊtˈdeɪtɪd /

adjective

1. old-fashioned or obsolete

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Etymology

Origin of outdated

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

Example Sentences

But the government has insisted delays are needed to allow once-in-a-generation reforms to end the outdated two-tier system and build stronger local councils.

From BBC

“In contrast, L.A.’s General Plan is outdated and inconsistent,” he said.

From Los Angeles Times

They vowed to better regulate local economies in an effort to build a unified national market, with a focus on improving market access, fair competition and retiring outdated production facilities.

From The Wall Street Journal

At best, participants in these spectacles fielded snarky jibes about outdated fashion and unsightly grooming; at worst, they were vulnerable to manipulation and torment from the experts tasked with overseeing their transformations.

From Salon

The country’s navy has been struggling with funding cuts and outdated, malfunctioning equipment.

From The Wall Street Journal

Related Words

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• out-of-date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