Outmoded: meaning, definitions and examples
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outmoded
[ aʊtˈmoʊdɪd ]
fashion and style
Out of fashion or no longer in style; obsolete.
Synonyms
antiquated, obsolete, old-fashioned, outdated
Examples of usage
- The outmoded fashion trends from the 80s are making a comeback.
- The technology used in this device is completely outmoded.
- His outmoded approach to marketing is not effective in today's digital age.
Translations
Translations of the word "outmoded" in other languages:
🇵🇹 ultrapassado
🇮🇳 पुराना
🇩🇪 veraltet
🇮🇩 kuno
🇺🇦 застарілий
🇵🇱 przestarzały
🇯🇵 時代遅れ
🇫🇷 démodé
🇪🇸 anticuado
🇹🇷 modası geçmiş
🇰🇷 구식의
🇸🇦 عفا عليه الزمن
🇨🇿 zastaralý
🇸🇰 zastaraný
🇨🇳 过时的
🇸🇮 zastaral
🇮🇸 úreltur
🇰🇿 ескірген
🇬🇪 მოძველებული
🇦🇿 köhnəlmiş
🇲🇽 anticuado
Word origin
The word 'outmoded' originated in the early 20th century, combining 'out' and 'mode' to indicate something no longer in fashion or style. It reflects the ever-changing nature of trends and preferences in society, highlighting the constant evolution of what is considered modern and relevant.
Word Frequency Rank
With rank #19,391, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.
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- 19388 halved
- 19389 dogged
- 19390 foregone
- 19391 outmoded
- 19392 undetected
- 19393 modernizing
- 19394 grenades
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