outsmarted
word · lemma: outsmart
Definition
To defeat or do better than someone by using intelligence, cleverness, or skills.
Usage & Nuances
'Outsmarted' is often used when talking about competition or tricky situations. Usually informal. Common phrases: 'outsmarted someone', 'got outsmarted'. Often implies cleverness or trickery, not just winning.
Spanish: superar con inteligencia - ser más listo quePortuguese (BR): superar com inteligência - ser mais esperto quePortuguese (PT): ultrapassar com inteligência - ser mais esperto queChinese (Simplified): 智胜 - 用智慧打败Chinese (Traditional): 智勝 - 用智慧打敗Hindi: चतुराई से हराया - ज़्यादा चालाक साबित हुआArabic: تفوق عليه بالذكاء - هزم بخداع
Example Sentences
She outsmarted her opponent in the chess game.
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The fox outsmarted the farmer every time.
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He outsmarted the tricky question on the test.
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They thought they could trick her, but she outsmarted them all.
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I can't believe I got outsmarted by a four-year-old!
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The hackers outsmarted the security system last night.
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