Synonyms for

Outnumbered

Verb / ˌaʊˈtnʌmbɜ:d / Another word for outnumbered — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

To be more in number than someone or something else.

Synonyms & similar words

outnumber exceed surpass overtake outdo beat eclipse surmount overwhelm dominate overpower overrun overbalance overweigh overmatch prevail trounce vanquish

Synonyms by register

Formal

surpassed overwhelmed overcome

Informal

outgunned outplayed beaten

Literary

subdued vanquished

Antonyms

outmatched superior dominant overpowering stronger victorious

Common collocations

  • severely outnumbered
  • vastly outnumbered
  • outnumbered and outgunned
  • outnumbered by the enemy
  • outnumbered by the opposition
  • outnumbered in numbers
  • outnumbered in troops

Word family

verb outnumber
adjective outnumbered

Usage note

This word describes a situation where one group has significantly fewer members than another. It often implies a disadvantage in a conflict or competition.

Example sentences

  1. The blue team outnumbered the red team on the field.
  2. The students outnumbered the teachers in the classroom.
  3. The bees outnumbered the butterflies in the garden.
  4. The number of apples outnumbered the oranges in the basket.
  5. The guests outnumbered the chairs at the party.

Quotes

  • Quality, not quantity, is the measure of success in life. If you are outnumbered by fools, you are the only one left in the room.
  • In this world, there are more followers than leaders, more takers than givers, and more people who are outnumbered than those who stand out.
  • When the odds are against you, you're outnumbered and outgunned, you have to fight harder and smarter.

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