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overpowered

 

[ ˌoʊvərˈpaʊərd ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

in video games

Having a character or item that is too strong or dominant, making the game unbalanced and unfair for other players. Overpowered characters often have abilities or stats that far surpass those of other characters.

Synonyms

dominant, too strong, unbalanced.

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Word Description / Examples
overpowered

Use 'overpowered' when describing something or someone that has excessive power or strength, usually to the point of making competition unfair. Often used in gaming contexts to describe characters or abilities.

  • The new character in the game is totally overpowered and needs to be nerfed.
  • That sword is overpowered; it defeats enemies in one hit.
unbalanced

Use 'unbalanced' when describing a situation where elements are not in proportion, often creating a sense of unfairness or instability. Frequently used in gaming or competitive scenarios.

  • The new update made the gameplay unbalanced.
  • The teams were unbalanced, leading to an easy victory for one side.
dominant

Use 'dominant' when referring to someone or something that is most powerful, controlling, or influential in a particular context. It does not necessarily carry a negative connotation.

  • The company has a dominant position in the market.
  • Their team was dominant throughout the entire tournament.
too strong

Use 'too strong' in casual conversation to describe someone or something that is excessively powerful or forceful, typically from a subjective perspective.

  • The coffee was too strong for my taste.
  • Their defense was too strong for us to break through.

Examples of usage

  • The new weapon in the game is completely overpowered, it can defeat any opponent with just one hit.
  • The boss in this level is so overpowered, it's almost impossible to defeat him without using special tactics.

Translations

Translations of the word "overpowered" in other languages:

🇵🇹 superado

🇮🇳 अधिकार प्राप्त

🇩🇪 übermächtig

🇮🇩 terlalu kuat

🇺🇦 переважаючий

🇵🇱 przytłaczający

🇯🇵 圧倒的な (あっとうてきな)

🇫🇷 surpuissant

🇪🇸 abrumador

🇹🇷 aşırı güçlü

🇰🇷 압도적인

🇸🇦 قوي جدًا

🇨🇿 přemožený

🇸🇰 premôžený

🇨🇳 压倒性的 (yādǎo xìng de)

🇸🇮 preveč močan

🇮🇸 yfirdrifinn

🇰🇿 өте күшті

🇬🇪 გადააჭარბა

🇦🇿 çox güclü

🇲🇽 abrumador

Etymology

The term 'overpowered' originated in the context of video games, where players started using it to describe characters or items that were too strong or dominant. It has since expanded to other contexts, such as sports or everyday situations, to refer to something that is excessively strong or dominant.

See also: empower, overpower, overpowering, powered, powerful, powerfully, powerhouse, powering, powerless, powerlessly, powerlessness, powerplant, powers, superpower.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #18,231, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.