outmoded

/ˌaʊtˈməʊdɪd/ (bre, ipa) · /ˌaʊtˈməʊdɪd/ (ame, ipa) · /ˌau̇t-ˈmō-dəd/ (ame, mw)

outmoded — adjective

  • outmodedpositive
  • more outmodedcomparative
  • most outmodedsuperlative

1. describes a rule, idea, system, or object from an earlier time that no longer su

1.形容詞C1
釋義

describes a rule, idea, system, or object from an earlier time that no longer suits how people live or work now.

例句

The clinic finally replaced its outmoded filing system with an online one.

outmoded + system

Wren laughed at the outmoded rule that girls could not join chess club.

outmoded + rule

同義詞
  • outdated

    the closest everyday word, especially for information, rules, and technology

  • obsolete

    stronger and more formal, often implying a clearer replacement

  • antiquated

    more strongly critical and suggests awkward oldness

  • old-fashioned

    can be milder and may refer to style or attitudes rather than usefulness

反義詞
  • modern

    matching present-day design or methods

  • current

    used or accepted now

  • up-to-date

    already updated with the newest information or features

文法句型

outmoded + noun

be outmoded

用法筆記

Usually describes rules, systems, equipment, and ideas rather than people. Slightly more formal than 'old-fashioned' and often suggests the thing should be replaced, not simply kept as a style choice.

常見錯誤

❌My grandfather is outmoded.
✅My grandfather has old-fashioned views.
💡'outmoded' normally describes systems, habits, or objects, not a person directly.
❌The museum displays outmoded cups from the Qing period.
✅The museum displays old cups from the Qing period.
💡'outmoded' means unsuitable for the present, not simply made long ago.