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outmoded

Outmoded (adj) means No longer fashionable or in use; outdated. Example: “His outmoded ideas about management didn't sit well with the younger staff.”

adj

No longer fashionable or in use; outdated.

"His outmoded ideas about management didn't sit well with the younger staff."

"The factory still relies on outmoded equipment."

How to use outmoded

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishOld-fashioned to the point of being obsolete.

Easily confused with

outdated →

Common pairings

outmoded technology outmoded ideas outmoded system

Word forms

more outmoded comparative, most outmoded superlative

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Rhymes for outmoded

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Frequently asked questions

What does “outmoded” mean?

The word “outmoded” means no longer fashionable or in use; outdated. In plain terms, old-fashioned to the point of being obsolete.

How do you use “outmoded” in a sentence?

Here is “outmoded” used in a sentence: “His outmoded ideas about management didn't sit well with the younger staff.”

What part of speech is “outmoded”?

“Outmoded” is an adjective.

What is the meaning of outmoded?

"outmoded" (adj) means no longer fashionable or in use; outdated.

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