superannuated

American  

[soo-per-an-yoo-ey-tid] / ˌsu pərˈæn yuˌeɪ tɪd /

adjective

1. retired because of age or infirmity.

2. too old for use, work, service, or a position.

3. antiquated or obsolete.

   superannuated ideas.

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superannuated British  

/ ˌsuːpərˈænjʊˌeɪtɪd /

adjective

1. discharged, esp with a pension, owing to age or illness

2. too old to serve usefully

3. obsolete

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Etymology

Origin of superannuated

1625–35; alteration (with -u- of annual ) of Medieval Latin superannātus over a year old (said of cattle), equivalent to super ann ( um ) beyond a year + -ātus -ate ¹; -ed ²

Example Sentences

And yet the digital media giant, which recently began hijacking Christmas with the NFL, continues to lean in to these superannuated sports fliers.

From The Wall Street Journal

But today Iran’s proxies are weakened, its economy is fragile, its population is restless and its leadership is superannuated.

From The Wall Street Journal

Disney may have figured that it had a couple of surefire hits in its pipeline with “The Marvels” and “Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny,” a sequel in that already superannuated series.

From Los Angeles Times

Before they can solve that mystery and save their lives, the superannuated Sphinxes have to deal with the vicious Brad.

From Washington Post

Its high-tech windmills and superannuated smokestacks are only the most visible evidence of a three-decade campaign.

From New York Times