Outnumbered Meaning in English
word · lemma: outnumber
/ˌaʊtˈnəmbɝd/
owt-NUHM-burd
/aʊtnˈʌmbəd/
owt-NUHM-buhd
Definition
If you are outnumbered, there are more people or things against you than on your side.
Usage & Nuances
Often used in military, sports, or group situations. Almost always describes being at a disadvantage. Usually passive ('We were outnumbered'). Rare in formal writing; more common in narratives, news, or conversation.
Spanish: superado en númeroPortuguese (BR): em menor númeroPortuguese (PT): em menor númeroChinese (Simplified): 数量上处于劣势Chinese (Traditional): 數量上處於劣勢Hindi: संख्या में कमArabic: يفوق عددناBengali: সংখ্যায় কমRussian: в меньшинствеJapanese: 数で負けているVietnamese: bị đông hơnKorean: 수적으로 열세인Turkish: sayıca azUrdu: تعداد میں کمIndonesian: kalah jumlah
Example Sentences
We were outnumbered in the game.
basic
The small army was outnumbered by the enemy.
basic
Our team felt outnumbered during the project.
basic
"Don't panic," he said, "even though we're outnumbered."
natural
They knew they were outnumbered, but they refused to give up.
natural
It’s tough being outnumbered at family gatherings.
natural