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Synonyms

outdated

American  
[out-dey-tid] / ˌaʊtˈdeɪ tɪd /

adjective

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 no longer in use or fashionable; out-of-date; outmoded; antiquated.

outdated British  
/ ˌaʊtˈdeɪtɪd /

adjective

  1. old-fashioned or obsolete

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

Etymology

Origin of outdated

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

Example Sentences

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The company says the tools are “designed to reduce the billions of dollars lost annually to inefficient, outdated dispute processes.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 1, 2026

In reality, replication studies require significant time, resources, and careful experimentation, and meaningful scientific questions do not become outdated so quickly.

From Science Daily • Mar. 29, 2026

Turner described their partnership as: “Republican and Democrat team up to fight outdated software for elections. Oh, my!”

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 25, 2026

Dr Rob Williams, president of the BVA, welcomed the move, calling the legislation "woefully outdated".

From BBC • Mar. 24, 2026

Others waited in line at the free solar charging stations, wearing bulky, outdated visors and haptic gloves.

From "Ready Player One: A Novel" by Ernest Cline

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