outdated

adjective

out·​dat·​ed ˌau̇t-ˈdā-təd How to pronounce outdated (audio)
: no longer current : outmoded
outdatedly adverb
outdatedness noun

Examples of outdated in a Sentence

an outdated rotary telephone
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People stop asking why things are done a certain way and start accepting outdated processes as normal. Dr. Diane Hamilton, Forbes.com, 30 May 2025 Infrastructure remedies such as runway repairs, system upgrades—including a new radar center in Philadelphia—and the introduction of fiber optics have been announced to lessen dependence on outdated technology. Nick Mordowanec, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 May 2025 But unexpectedly, And Just Like That… was the thing to finally free me from that outdated mentality. Leah Prinzivalli, Allure, 29 May 2025 Duffy has repeatedly said low staffing numbers and outdated technology are at the root of various incidents that require significant funding. Ashleigh Fields, The Hill, 28 May 2025 See All Example Sentences for outdated

Word History

First Known Use

1616, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of outdated was in 1616

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“Outdated.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/outdated. Accessed 3 Jun. 2025.

Kids Definition

outdated

adjective
out·​dat·​ed (ˈ)au̇t-ˈdāt-əd How to pronounce outdated (audio)
: not up-to-date

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