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.”
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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 notesIn plain EnglishFacing an opponent with much greater strength or resources.
Common pairings
heavily outgunned
outgunned and outnumbered
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Word forms
- Comparative
- more outgunned
- Superlative
- most outgunned
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The small rebel force was badly _____ by the government army.
Rhymes for outgunned
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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.
