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antiquatedantiquated /ˈæntɪˌkweɪt̮ɪd/ adjective THESAURUSnot modern and no longer considered fashionable, useful, or interesting► old-fashionednot modern and no longer considered fashionable, useful, or interesting: That dress is so old-fashioned – I would never wear it! My grandpa has some very old-fashioned ideas about women. ► outdated used about machines, equipment, or methods that are old-fashioned and need to be changed and made more modern: They are still using computer equipment that is hopelessly outdated. ► out-of-date used about books, maps, etc. that are old and do not contain the most recent information: The guidebook is completely out-of-date. ► dated used about clothes or styles that were fashionable but now seem old-fashioned: The song was a big hit in 2003, but now it sounds dated. ► obsolete used about equipment and machines that are no longer used or needed because something newer and better has been made: Within two years, my cell phone was obsolete and I had to buy a new one. ► antiquated formal used about ideas, methods, or equipment that are very old-fashioned and not appropriate for modern times: Students in the biology department have complained about the antiquated lab equipment. old-fashioned and not suitable for modern needs or conditions SYN outdated: antiquated laws► see thesaurus at old-fashioned |