Outmatchable: meaning, definitions and examples

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outmatchable

 

[ aʊtˈmatʃəbəl ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

in sports

Unable to be surpassed or outdone, especially in a competitive context.

Synonyms

peerless, unbeatable, unrivaled, unsurpassable.

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Word Description / Examples
outmatchable

Used to describe someone or something that can exceed or perform better than anything else.

  • Her skills on the piano are outmatchable
  • In terms of speed, his running is outmatchable
unbeatable

Used in competitive contexts where no one can beat or defeat the subject.

  • Our soccer team is unbeatable this season
  • The offer they made is simply unbeatable in terms of price
unrivaled

Used to emphasize that someone or something is unique and has no competition whatsoever.

  • Her talent as a chef is unrivaled
  • This brand offers unrivaled customer service
peerless

Used when referring to someone or something so superior that no one else matches up.

  • Shakespeare is often considered peerless in the world of literature
  • This wine is peerless in quality
unsurpassable

Used to describe a quality or standard that cannot be exceeded.

  • His level of dedication is unsurpassable
  • The scenic beauty of this place is unsurpassable

Examples of usage

  • Their team's performance was truly outmatchable, leaving their opponents in awe.
  • She demonstrated her outmatchable skills on the tennis court, easily defeating her rival.
  • The athlete's outmatchable determination drove him to victory in the face of strong competition.

Translations

Translations of the word "outmatchable" in other languages:

🇵🇹 incomparável

🇮🇳 अतुलनीय

🇩🇪 unvergleichlich

🇮🇩 tak tertandingi

🇺🇦 незрівнянний

🇵🇱 nieporównywalny

🇯🇵 比類のない

🇫🇷 incomparable

🇪🇸 incomparable

🇹🇷 eşsiz

🇰🇷 비할 데 없는

🇸🇦 لا مثيل له

🇨🇿 nesrovnatelný

🇸🇰 neporovnateľný

🇨🇳 无与伦比

🇸🇮 neprimerljiv

🇮🇸 óviðjafnanlegur

🇰🇿 салыстыруға келмейтін

🇬🇪 შეუდარებელი

🇦🇿 müqayisəolunmaz

🇲🇽 incomparable

Etymology

The word 'outmatchable' is a modern term derived from the combination of 'outmatch' and the suffix '-able', meaning 'able to be outmatched'. The concept of being outmatchable reflects the competitive nature of sports and other competitive activities, where individuals or teams strive to surpass their opponents. The word captures the essence of unbeatability and excellence in performance.

See also: match, matched, matching, matchless, matchstick, mismatched, outmatch, outmatched, unmatched.