Outsmart: meaning, definitions and examples
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outsmart
[ ˌaʊtˈsmɑːrt ]
intelligence
To outwit or outdo someone by being more clever or cunning.
Synonyms
outdo, outmaneuver, outthink, outwit
Examples of usage
- He was able to outsmart his opponents in the chess tournament.
- She managed to outsmart the con artist and avoid getting scammed.
- The detective outsmarted the criminal and solved the case.
- It's not easy to outsmart a master manipulator.
- The tricky puzzle required us to think creatively and outsmart the game.
intelligence
A person who is able to consistently outwit others through cleverness and cunning.
Synonyms
brain, genius, mastermind, prodigy
Examples of usage
- She's a true outsmart in the world of espionage.
- The young outsmart impressed everyone with his strategic thinking.
- Being an outsmart requires a combination of intelligence and intuition.
Translations
Translations of the word "outsmart" in other languages:
🇵🇹 superar
🇮🇳 चालाकी से मात देना
🇩🇪 überlisten
🇮🇩 mengakali
🇺🇦 перехитрити
🇵🇱 przechytrzyć
🇯🇵 出し抜く (dashinuku)
🇫🇷 déjouer
🇪🇸 burlar
🇹🇷 kandırmak
🇰🇷 속이다 (sog-ida)
🇸🇦 يتغلب على
🇨🇿 přelstít
🇸🇰 preľstiť
🇨🇳 智胜 (zhì shèng)
🇸🇮 pretentati
🇮🇸 taka fram úr
🇰🇿 алдап кету
🇬🇪 გადატყუება (gadatyueba)
🇦🇿 aldatmaq
🇲🇽 burlar
Etymology
The word 'outsmart' originated in the early 19th century as a combination of 'out' and 'smart', with 'smart' referring to intelligence or cleverness. The concept of outsmarting someone has been prevalent in human interactions throughout history, as individuals constantly seek to gain an advantage over others through wit and cunning. The term has been widely used in various contexts, from strategic games like chess to everyday situations where one must outthink their opponents. Being able to outsmart others is often seen as a valuable skill, demonstrating a quick and sharp mind.
See also: smart, smarter, smartness, smartwatch, smartypants.