adj

outgunned

Outgunned (adj) means having fewer or weaker weapons than an opponent; more broadly, badly outmatched. Example: “The small rebel force was badly outgunned by the government army.”

adj

Having fewer or weaker weapons than an opponent; more broadly, badly outmatched.

"The small rebel force was badly outgunned by the government army."

"The startup felt outgunned competing against a tech giant."

How to use outgunned

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishFacing an opponent with much greater strength or resources.

Common pairings

heavily outgunned outgunned and outnumbered

Word forms

more outgunned comparative, most outgunned superlative

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Rhymes for outgunned

gunned stunned

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Frequently asked questions

What does “outgunned” mean?

The word “outgunned” means having fewer or weaker weapons than an opponent; more broadly, badly outmatched. In plain terms, facing an opponent with much greater strength or resources.

How do you use “outgunned” in a sentence?

Here is “outgunned” used in a sentence: “The small rebel force was badly outgunned by the government army.”

What part of speech is “outgunned”?

“Outgunned” is an adjective.

What is the meaning of outgunned?

"outgunned" (adj) means having fewer or weaker weapons than an opponent; more broadly, badly outmatched.