overmatched
ˌoʊvɚˈmætʃt
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Definition of overmatched - Reverso English Dictionary

Adjective

1.
outclassedUSfacing an opponent too strong to defeatUS
  • The team was overmatched by their rivals in the final game.
outclassed outdone
2.
outdonenot having enough ability to deal with a situation
  • She felt overmatched by the complexity of the project.
outclassed outdone overpowered
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Origin of overmatched

English, over (beyond) + match (equal)

Examples of overmatched in a sentence

  • The rookie was clearly overmatched in the tournament.
  • The team was clearly overmatched by their opponents.
  • He felt overmatched by the challenges of the new job.

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  1. French:surclassé, surpassé, ...
  2. German:überfordert, überwältigt, ...
  3. Italian:sopraffatto, sopraffatta, ...
  4. Spanish:superado, ...
  5. Portuguese:superado, ...
  6. Chinese:被压制, 力不从心, ...
  7. Japanese:圧倒された, 負けた, ...
  8. Arabic:مَغْلُوب, غَيْر قادِر عَلَى المُواجَهَة, ...
  9. Hebrew:נָחוּת, מוּצָף, ...
  10. Russian:подавленный, перегружена, ...
  11. Ukrainian:перевершений, перевантажений, ...
  12. Hindi:मात खाया हुआ, असमर्थ, ...
overmatch US
ˌoʊvərˈmætʃ
See also: outmatch (UK)

Definition of overmatch - Reverso English Dictionary

Verb

tr.
defeat strengthRareUSwin against someone by being stronger or betterRareUS
  • They overmatch their opponents every season.
outclass outmatch

Noun

1.
uneven matchRarematch where one side is much strongerRare
  • The game was an overmatch from the start.
disparity inequality mismatch
2.
competitionRareopponent who is superior in strength or abilityRare
  • In every game, he was an overmatch for his rivals..
champion superior
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Origin of overmatch

Old English, ofer (over) + mæccan (match)

Examples of overmatch in a sentence

  • She hopes to overmatch her rival in the finals.
  • The tournament turned into an overmatch quickly.
  • Their skills made the contest an overmatch.
  • The champion proved to be an overmatch for all challengers.
  • Despite his efforts, he was an overmatch in the competition.

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  1. French:surpasser, disproportion, ...
  2. German:übertreffen, Übermacht, ...
  3. Italian:sconfiggere, mismatch, ...
  4. Spanish:superar, desajuste, ...
  5. Portuguese:derrotar, partida desigual, ...
  6. Chinese:击败, 实力悬殊的比赛, ...
  7. Japanese:圧倒する, 圧倒的な試合, ...
  8. Arabic:تَفَوَّقَ, مباراة غير متكافئة, ...
  9. Hebrew:לְהִתְגַּבֵּר, מִשְׂחָק לֹא שָׁוֶה, ...
  10. Russian:побеждать, неравный матч, ...
  11. Ukrainian:перемагати, нерівний матч, ...
  12. Hindi:हरा देना, मुकाबला, ...
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