out of date

[out-uhv-deyt] / ˈaʊt əvˈdeɪt /

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antiquated back number dated has-been obsolete of the old school old hat old-fashioned out-of-date outdated outmoded passé square unfashionable

out-of-date

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

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A spokesperson for Plaid said that previous plans are "now out of date" with environmental protections in the Gwent Levels strengthened.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

Official figures on the prison population in Equatorial Guinea are scarce and often out of date.

From Barron's • Apr. 23, 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But this posting is likely out of date.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Read: ‘It’s out of date to think about a retirement age.’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

Why are you so out of date, Bessie?

From "Franny and Zooey" by J. D. Salinger

out of date

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