Overmastered: meaning, definitions and examples
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overmastered
[ əʊvərˈmɑːstərd ]
overwhelming control
Overmastered refers to the state of being overwhelmingly controlled or dominated by someone or something. It suggests a loss of personal power or agency due to external forces.
Synonyms
dominated, overpowered, subdued
Examples of usage
- He felt overmastered by the intense emotions during the debate.
- She was overmastered by fear when she faced the situation.
- The team was overmastered by their opponents' strategy.
Translations
Translations of the word "overmastered" in other languages:
🇵🇹 dominado
🇮🇳 अधीन
🇩🇪 überwältigt
🇮🇩 menguasai
🇺🇦 підкорений
🇵🇱 przytłoczony
🇯🇵 圧倒された
🇫🇷 dominé
🇪🇸 dominador
🇹🇷 hakimiyet kurmuş
🇰🇷 압도된
🇸🇦 مسيطر عليه
🇨🇿 převládající
🇸🇰 prevažne
🇨🇳 被压倒
🇸🇮 obvladan
🇮🇸 yfirvaldaður
🇰🇿 билік жүргізген
🇬🇪 მძლავრი
🇦🇿 üstünlük qazanmış
🇲🇽 dominante
Etymology
The term 'overmastered' originates from the combination of 'over', meaning above or beyond, and 'master', which is derived from the Old English word 'maegester', signifying someone with control or authority. The prefix 'over' intensifies the meaning, indicating an extreme level of domination. Over the centuries, the usage of the word has evolved, but it consistently conveys the sense of being subjected to strong forces, whether psychological or physical. The concept of being overmastered can relate to various scenarios, including personal relationships, competitive situations, or internal struggles, making it a versatile term in the English language. Its historical usage can be traced back to early literature where themes of control and dominance were prevalent.