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Definitions for outmoded
ˌaʊtˈmoʊ dɪdout·mod·ed

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Princeton's WordNet

  1. antique, demode, ex, old-fashioned, old-hat(p), outmoded, passe, passeeadjective

    out of fashion

    "a suit of rather antique appearance"; "demode (or outmoded) attire"; "outmoded ideas"

GCIDE

  1. outmodedadjective

    Unacceptable because it is inferior to current standards, procedures, or technology.

Wiktionary

  1. outmodedadjective

    unfashionable

    His pipe was as outmoded as his ideas.

  2. outmodedadjective

    obsolete

ChatGPT

  1. outmoded

    Outmoded refers to something that is no longer in fashion, style, or commonly used, often replaced or superseded by something newer or more modern. It can apply to ideas, practices, styles, technologies, or any other things that can become outdated or obsolete over time.

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Numerology

  1. Chaldean Numerology

    The numerical value of outmoded in Chaldean Numerology is: 5

  2. Pythagorean Numerology

    The numerical value of outmoded in Pythagorean Numerology is: 7

Examples of outmoded in a Sentence

  1. President Trump:

    We're getting your husbands back to work, the implications here -- that he believes all women have or should have husbands and that workplaces are the province of men -- are so sexist and outmoded that they will likely alarm American women who have long become accustomed to inappropriate treatment from their commander in chief.

  2. Robi Ludwig:

    In fact, it's taking us all a little bit longer to grow up. Culturally outmoded and ageist ideas are no longer valid or represent the mid-lifers of today.

  3. Democratic Commissioner Ann Ravel:

    The Commission itself will be outmoded if it fails to study and consider these issues. Consistent with its purpose, the Commission should open its doors to hear from outside experts, technologists, activists, voters and others about modern campaigning and its opportunities, an effective Commission should welcome the discussion.

  4. James Smith:

    I consider that the traditional sales model is outmoded, it’s no longer about having one or two sales people making a pitch. Let’s face it, customers don’t want to be sold. Instead, they want partners who can provide solutions.

  5. Dave Merkel:

    That's just old and outmoded. And just doesn't work anymore, there's no way to guarantee that you never are the victim of cyberattack.

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