antiquated

[US]/ˈæntɪkweɪtɪd/
[UK]/ˈæntɪkweɪtɪd/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

adj. outdated, obsolete, old-fashioned, aged

Example Sentences

this antiquated central heating system.

the antiquated defence of insanity is rarely invoked in England.

They attempted in vain to modernise these antiquated industries.

He claims that the laws are antiquated and have no contemporary relevance.

Real-world Examples

The antiquated immigration law was modified.

Source: BBC Listening Compilation February 2021

Antiquated parlor tricks. Hardly worth it these days.

Source: Lost Girl Season 4

Because of antiquated and peculiar laws, buying alcohol in the state is not easy.

Source: The Economist - Comprehensive

So, what agency do you use? - We don't anymore. Agencies are overpriced and antiquated.

Source: Emily in Paris

Anyone who thought this was antiquated could " pretend to work somewhere else" , he tweeted.

Source: The Economist (Summary)

Investment analyst Tony Blair says the Antiquated writings instrument endures as an antidote to the digital age.

Source: VOA Standard English (Video Version) - 2023 Collection

Scarlett, our Southern way of living is as antiquated as the feudal system of the Middle Ages.

Source: Gone with the Wind

The planes, trains and automobiles we use today may someday be as antiquated as the horse and buggy.

Source: CNN 10 Student English March 2023 Collection

Many blamed antiquated energy grids for not being able to cope with the surge in demand for electricity.

Source: The Economist (Summary)

He primed the canvas with several layers of reflective LED white, an antiquated paint base used by Leonardo da Vinci.

Source: Secrets of Masterpieces

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