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outdatedness

outdatedness

5.2
A state of being no longer modern or in style
  • noun
  • /aʊtˈdeɪtɪdnəs/
translation icon : obsolescencia
  • The outdatedness of the technology was evident.

Examples

  • The museum exhibit showed the outdatedness of early communication technology.

  • Many people are surprised by the outdatedness of some traditions that still exist today.

  • The outdatedness of the software made it difficult to use with new devices.

  • Many people criticized the outdatedness of the fashion trends.

  • Many consumers are frustrated by the outdatedness of the technology in older models of smartphones.

  • The outdatedness of fashion trends often leads people to seek thrift stores for more vintage styles.

  • Businesses often struggle with the outdatedness of their software when trying to compete with modern companies.

Synonyms

obsolescence
vsoutdatedness
9 7.7

Becoming old and no longer useful because of new technology or changes in society

names the state or quality of not being current or fashionable
obsoleteness
vsoutdatedness
7.9

A state when something is no longer used or useful

is the general idea of not being modern or fashionable
datedness
vsoutdatedness
8.2

An old-fashioned style that makes something seem from the past

is about lack of modern style or current relevance
old-fashionedness
vsoutdatedness
8.1

Being not modern and like things from the past

refers to not being current or modern rather than only style
antiquatedness
vsoutdatedness
9.9

A state of being old-fashioned and no longer used

emphasizes general lack of modernity rather than age alone
unmodernity
vsoutdatedness
8.9

Something old and out of date in style or technology

focuses only on being no longer current or fashionable

Antonyms

118 3.4

A close connection to what is being discussed

18 5.8

A condition of life now that shows new ideas, styles, or technology

How Outdated

obsolescence
9 7.7
outdatedness
5.2
datedness
8.2
modernity
18 5.8

Surface Forms

outdatedness singular

Morphology

outdatedness = outdated (transparent) = out + date + ed + ness

The suffix '-ness' forms a noun indicating the state or quality of being outdated.

Etymology

Outdatedness comes from out (meaning 'no longer') and date (meaning 'a time' or 'when something was made'), with -ness making a 'state'. So outdatedness is the state of having an old date, meaning it is no longer current or fashionable.