Meaning & use

outdated

adjective·Everyday

No longer current, useful, or fashionable; replaced by something newer.

See it in a sentence

The company finally replaced its outdated software with a modern system.

Some of his opinions on gender roles feel outdated by today's standards.

A note on using this word

Outdated can describe objects, technology, or ideas that were once acceptable but no longer fit present standards.

Words with a similar meaning

obsoleteold-fashioneddated

Choose a synonym to suit the sentence. Meanings can overlap without being identical.

Words with an opposite meaning

Make it your own

Write a sentence using “outdated”, then compare your use with the examples above.

Your draft stays on this page and is not sent anywhere.