Overpowered: meaning, definitions and examples

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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

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.