outdated

adjective

out·​dat·​ed ˌau̇t-ˈdā-təd How to pronounce outdated (audio)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: no longer current : outmoded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

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an outdated rotary telephone
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Instead of preserving outdated traditions, empower younger employees to remove values and practices that no longer serve the company and its customers. — Expert Panel®, Forbes, 20 Mar. 2025 The vast majority of the country's motorcycle sector continues to print imitation motorcycles at the most economical possible cost, and even that has become an outdated practice. — New Atlas, 19 Mar. 2025 The family also alleged in their complaint that the safety warnings at Magic Mountain are outdated and do not adequately warn park visitors and ride passengers of the potential risks of riding the coaster. — David Chiu, People.com, 19 Mar. 2025 Some of these factors, particularly stress, are in part because of the shelter’s outdated and loud kennels. — Mathew Miranda, Sacramento Bee, 19 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for outdated

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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The first known use of outdated was in 1616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outdated

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out·​dat·​ed (ˈ)au̇t-ˈdāt-əd How to pronounce outdated (audio)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

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