Definitions

out-of-date

[out-uhv-deyt] / ˈaʊt əvˈdeɪt /

ADJECTIVE

old-fashioned

Synonyms

STRONGEST

antiquated archaic obsolete outmoded

WEAK

old hat passé superannuated

Antonyms

STRONGEST

current modern new present up-to-date

WEAK

in fashion

out of date

ADJECTIVE

archaic

Synonyms

STRONGEST

ancient antiquated obsolete old-fashioned outmoded primitive

WEAK

antique bygone olden passé superannuated

Antonyms

STRONGEST

contemporary current in vogue modern new present up-to-date

WEAK

young

ADJECTIVE

behind the times

Synonyms

WEAK

antiquated back number dated has-been obsolete of the old school old hat old-fashioned out-of-date outdated outmoded passé square unfashionable

Example Sentences

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A spokesperson for Plaid said that previous plans are "now out of date" with environmental protections in the Gwent Levels strengthened.

From BBC • May 2, 2026

But this posting is likely out of date.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 13, 2026

Read: ‘It’s out of date to think about a retirement age.’

From MarketWatch • Mar. 24, 2026

Gen. Jack Shanahan, said building military AI is tough in part because much of the available data for training is out of date or unclear.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 7, 2026

The centaur did not like to be told that any part of his system was out of date.

From "Artemis Fowl" by Eoin Colfer

out-of-date

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