Outshouted: meaning, definitions and examples
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outshouted
[ aʊtˈʃaʊtɪd ]
loudness competition
Outshouted is the past tense of the verb outshout, which means to shout louder than someone else. It often implies a situation where two or more individuals are attempting to dominate a conversation or situation with their vocal volume. Being outshouted can indicate a loss in a verbal contest or the inability to be heard due to another person’s louder voice. This term is commonly used in informal contexts.
Synonyms
outspoken, overpowered, sounded louder.
Examples of usage
- The crowd outshouted the band during the concert.
- He outshouted his opponent in the debate.
- During the argument, she felt she was outshouted by her peers.
- In the rowdy bar, no one could hear himself speak; they all just outshouted each other.
Translations
Translations of the word "outshouted" in other languages:
🇵🇹 superado
🇮🇳 जोर से चिल्लाया
🇩🇪 übertönt
🇮🇩 dikeluarkan
🇺🇦 перекривав
🇵🇱 przyćmił
🇯🇵 大声で叫んだ
🇫🇷 dépassé
🇪🇸 superado
🇹🇷 sesini bastırdı
🇰🇷 소리를 압도했다
🇸🇦 تجاوز
🇨🇿 přehlušil
🇸🇰 prekonal
🇨🇳 压倒
🇸🇮 premagal
🇮🇸 yfirrödd
🇰🇿 асып тастады
🇬🇪 გამოიყვანა
🇦🇿 üstünlük qazandı
🇲🇽 superado
Etymology
The term 'outshout' stems from the combination of the prefix 'out-', meaning 'beyond' or 'external', and the word 'shout', which has Germanic origins. 'Shout' comes from the Old English word 'scēotan', which meant to 'throw' or 'cast out', but over time evolved to refer specifically to making a loud vocalization. The concept of 'outshouting' indicates an action performed in a competitive setting, deriving from the need to be heard over competing noises. The word gained prominence with its casual use in various forms of discourse, particularly in informal settings where loudness and assertiveness are valued.