Definitions

outmoded

[out-moh-did] / ˌaʊtˈmoʊ dɪd /

ADJECTIVE

obsolete, old-fashioned

Synonyms

STRONGEST

antiquated archaic obsolete out-of-date

STRONG

antique bent dated fossilized out outworn superannuated superseded tired

WEAK

anachronistic antediluvian behind the times bygone dead dinosaur disused démodé extinct has-been horse and buggy moldy moth-eaten musty obsolescent old-hat old-time olden out of style passé unfashionable unstylish unusable vintage

Antonyms

STRONGEST

current modern new present

STRONG

fresh

WEAK

newfangled popular up-to-date

Example Sentences

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Co-Chief Executive Ted Sarandos has previously called such releases “an outmoded idea for most people” and said Netflix makes movies for people to watch on Netflix.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 1, 2026

At the same time, Xi had to contend with an outmoded command structure that was seen as susceptible to corruption and ill-equipped to fight modern wars.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 28, 2026

ReplayTV then got shuttled from owner to owner, getting whittled away as its technology became more outmoded.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 9, 2025

Calling it a picture of the American dream would be reductive, diminishing all of the work that Escola has done to apply it to an outmoded path toward prosperity.

From Salon • Jun. 9, 2025

Matthias decided the peculiar hare was either slightly mad or tipsy, but his outmoded manner was certainly friendly.

From "Redwall" by Brian Jacques

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