Outmoded: meaning, definitions and examples
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outmoded
[ aสtหmoสdษชd ]
fashion and style
Out of fashion or no longer in style; obsolete.
Synonyms
antiquated, obsolete, old-fashioned, outdated.
Which Synonym Should You Choose?
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outmoded |
Used when something is no longer in fashion or no longer useful in the current context. It suggests that the item or idea has been replaced by something more contemporary.
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obsolete |
Best used when something is completely outdated and no longer in use or even required. It implies that the item or idea is entirely replaced by newer versions.
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outdated |
Used for something that is no longer current or up-to-date. It doesn't necessarily mean it is no longer useful, but it is not aligned with modern standards or technologies.
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antiquated |
Often used to describe something that is very old and no longer useful because a better or more modern version is available. It often has a slightly negative connotation, implying it is outdated to the point of being a hinderance.
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old-fashioned |
Used to describe something that is from a past time and not in line with current trends. It can be neutral or slightly positive, as it may also evoke nostalgia.
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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:
๐ต๐น ultrapassado
๐ฎ๐ณ เคชเฅเคฐเคพเคจเคพ
๐ฉ๐ช veraltet
๐ฎ๐ฉ kuno
๐บ๐ฆ ะทะฐััะฐััะปะธะน
๐ต๐ฑ przestarzaลy
๐ฏ๐ต ๆไปฃ้ ใ
๐ซ๐ท dรฉmodรฉ
๐ช๐ธ anticuado
๐น๐ท modasฤฑ geรงmiล
๐ฐ๐ท ๊ตฌ์์
๐ธ๐ฆ ุนูุง ุนููู ุงูุฒู ู
๐จ๐ฟ zastaralรฝ
๐ธ๐ฐ zastaranรฝ
๐จ๐ณ ่ฟๆถ็
๐ธ๐ฎ zastaral
๐ฎ๐ธ รบreltur
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะตัะบััะณะตะฝ
๐ฌ๐ช แแแซแแแแแแฃแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ kรถhnษlmiล
๐ฒ๐ฝ anticuado
Etymology
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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