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outmatch

To be superior to someone or something in quality, skill, strength, or power.
Transitive Verb
past: outmatchedpp: outmatcheding: outmatching

This verb describes a stark disparity in capability or power, where one party is so significantly superior that the competition becomes one-sided. It carries a connotation of inevitability and dominance, often implying that the inferior party has little to no chance of winning or succeeding.

While similar to "outdo" or "surpass," outmatch specifically emphasizes the gap in inherent strength, skill, or resources rather than just achieving a better result. It is frequently used in competitive contexts such as sports, warfare, or business negotiations to highlight a mismatch in quality or scale.

Meanings

Transitive Verb
[~ someone/something]

To be superior to someone or something in quality, skill, strength, or power.

The small army was completely outmatched by the enemy's superior numbers and weaponry.

Examples

The champion was simply too strong and outmatched his opponent in every round.

none

The champion was simply too strong and outmatched his opponent in every round.

I cannot believe I was so completely outmatched in the first set.

none

I cannot believe I was so completely outmatched in the first set.

Our company is being outmatched by smaller startups that can pivot much faster.

Business

Our company is being outmatched by smaller startups that can pivot much faster.

The dragon's raw power will outmatch any mortal weapon we possess.

Fantasy

The dragon's raw power will outmatch any mortal weapon we possess.

He realized he had been outmatched from the very beginning of the game.

none

He realized he had been outmatched from the very beginning of the game.

They tried to compete but were quickly outmatched by the professional team.

none

They tried to compete but were quickly outmatched by the professional team.

The new security system will outmatch any attempt to breach the vault.

Detective

The new security system will outmatch any attempt to breach the vault.

She is a brilliant strategist who can outmatch anyone in the boardroom.

Business

She is a brilliant strategist who can outmatch anyone in the boardroom.

The army was vastly outmatched in terms of numbers and equipment.

History

The army was vastly outmatched in terms of numbers and equipment.

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