Outmatchable: meaning, definitions and examples
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outmatchable
[ aʊtˈmatʃəbəl ]
in sports
Unable to be surpassed or outdone, especially in a competitive context.
Synonyms
peerless, unbeatable, unrivaled, unsurpassable.
Which Synonym Should You Choose?
Word | Description / Examples |
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outmatchable |
Used to describe someone or something that can exceed or perform better than anything else.
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unbeatable |
Used in competitive contexts where no one can beat or defeat the subject.
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unrivaled |
Used to emphasize that someone or something is unique and has no competition whatsoever.
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peerless |
Used when referring to someone or something so superior that no one else matches up.
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unsurpassable |
Used to describe a quality or standard that cannot be exceeded.
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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.