outdated

/ˌaʊtˈdeɪtɪd/ (bre, ipa) · /ˌaʊtˈdeɪtɪd/ (ame, ipa) · /ˌau̇t-ˈdā-təd/ (ame, mw)

outdated — adjective

  • outdatedpositive
  • more outdatedcomparative
  • most outdatedsuperlative

1. no longer suitable, useful, or attractive because newer ideas, styles, or inform

1.形容詞B2
釋義

no longer suitable, useful, or attractive because newer ideas, styles, or information are now available.

例句

The hospital still uses outdated paper forms at the front desk.

outdated + system or paperwork

Mina deleted the outdated map from her phone before the trip.

outdated information on a device

同義詞
  • old-fashioned

    often refers to style or attitudes and can sometimes sound warm rather than critical

  • obsolete

    more formal and stronger, often implying a newer replacement has clearly taken over

  • out-of-date

    a very close everyday synonym, especially for information or fashion

  • antiquated

    more strongly negative and suggests something is awkwardly far behind the present

反義詞
  • current

    matching what is used or known now

  • modern

    using present-day styles or methods

  • up-to-date

    including the newest information or features

文法句型

outdated + noun

be outdated

用法筆記

Most often describes information, rules, systems, equipment, or ideas rather than people. Stronger than 'old-fashioned': it usually suggests something should be updated or replaced, not simply that it belongs to an earlier style.

常見錯誤

❌My grandmother is outdated.
✅My grandmother has old-fashioned ideas.
💡'outdated' normally describes things such as rules, tools, or information, not a person.
❌This museum shows outdated cups from the Qing period.
✅This museum shows old cups from the Qing period.
💡'outdated' means no longer suitable now, not simply made long ago.