Synonyms for

Outdated

Verb / ˈaʊˌtdeɪtɪd / Another word for outdated — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

No longer in use or fashionable; old-fashioned.

Synonyms & similar words

superannuated outofdate antiquated obsolete archaic old-fashioned outmoded passé primitive dated prehistoric superannuated antique old-school retro vintage fossilized moldy mossy stale unfashionable old

Synonyms by register

Formal

obsolete anachronistic archaic defunct

Informal

old-fashioned outmoded behind the times dated

Literary

superannuated antediluvian

Antonyms

modern current new contemporary up-to-date fashionable advanced

Common collocations

  • outdated technology
  • outdated information
  • outdated equipment
  • outdated ideas
  • outdated system
  • outdated practices
  • outdated laws

Word family

noun outdatedness
adjective outdated

Usage note

Often used to describe things that are no longer useful or relevant due to the passage of time or new developments. It generally carries a negative connotation.

Example sentences

  1. My grandparents use an outdated computer that takes forever to load.
  2. The fashion from the 80s is now outdated and considered vintage.
  3. The company's policies were outdated and needed to be revised.
  4. The car's technology was outdated and lacked modern features.
  5. The textbook was outdated and did not include recent discoveries.

Quotes

  • 'I have never seen a more glaring example of an outdated, colonial mindset' - Justin Trudeau
  • 'The world is rapidly changing, and we need to keep up with it. Otherwise, we will become outdated.' - Jack Ma
  • 'We cannot solve our problems with the same thinking we used when we created them.' - Albert Einstein

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