outdated
adjective
out·dat·ed
ˌau̇t-ˈdā-təd 
: no longer current : outmoded
outdatedly
adverb
outdatedness
noun
Examples of outdated in a Sentence
an outdated rotary telephone
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Granny sandals might once have been seen as outdated or too cozy to be worn outside the home.
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Alex Sales, Glamour, 9 Apr. 2026
While many of the capital city’s outdated downtown office buildings have seen their values trickle down, the value of industrial land is going up more than any other land use category in the city this year.
—Frederick Melo, Twin Cities, 9 Apr. 2026
In recent history, the role of air traffic controllers, outdated tech, and strained staffing have come to the forefront after two fatal accidents in the past two years.
—Marco Quiroz-Gutierrez, Fortune, 7 Apr. 2026
As her mother, Linda Emond's Susan gets only a few moments to shine — and milks every single one for all its worth, doling out wince-worthy advice rooted in real (if outdated) wisdom, as many mothers do.
—Shania Russell, Entertainment Weekly, 7 Apr. 2026
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Alex Sales, Glamour, 9 Apr. 2026
While many of the capital city’s outdated downtown office buildings have seen their values trickle down, the value of industrial land is going up more than any other land use category in the city this year.
—Frederick Melo, Twin Cities, 9 Apr. 2026
In recent history, the role of air traffic controllers, outdated tech, and strained staffing have come to the forefront after two fatal accidents in the past two years.
—Marco Quiroz-Gutierrez, Fortune, 7 Apr. 2026
As her mother, Linda Emond's Susan gets only a few moments to shine — and milks every single one for all its worth, doling out wince-worthy advice rooted in real (if outdated) wisdom, as many mothers do.
—Shania Russell, Entertainment Weekly, 7 Apr. 2026
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“Outdated.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/outdated. Accessed 12 Apr. 2026.
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outdated
adjective
out·dat·ed
(ˈ)au̇t-ˈdāt-əd
: not up-to-date
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