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Example sentences for "outmatched"

Lexicographically close words:
outlying; outmaneuvered; outmanoeuvred; outmarch; outmatch; outmoded; outmost; outn; outnumber; outnumbered
  1. The crafty old wrestler had met one whose skill outmatched his own at every turn.

  2. La Noue outmatched Puygaillard at every point, notwithstanding that his antagonist had the King’s picked troops.

  3. The rapidly moving Kozak and Polish troops of the Pretender's army outmatched in activity the heavily-armed and, for the most part, slackly-led forces of Vasili.

  4. This was too much for the haughty Berenger, whose hunger now outmatched his scruples.

  5. And yet Meissonier's conceptions outmatched his brush: he was greater than his work.

  6. Here were pictures painted in an hour that outmatched any of the carefully worked out, methodical attempts of the Academy!

  7. The artillery, although outmatched by at least four to one, made a splendid fight, and inflicted heavy losses on their opponents.

  8. Sidenote: British artillery outmatched by four to one.

  9. The Opposition, always hopelessly outmatched in their official spokesman, were never more plainly at a disadvantage than when their leader undertook to encounter Mr. Gladstone.

  10. Outmatched in debate, outnumbered in division, the party was pervaded by a profound feeling of gloom.

  11. Even on the assumption that Wellington knew the strength of the army facing him, he was outmatched so long as he stood alone: and what was his security for being supported?

  12. Their leaders doubtless deemed it impossible to escape across the Avon without fighting, and as they were certainly not seriously outmatched in numbers,[45] they had no reason to avoid a battle.

  13. After twenty years of devotion, Olivarez-- outmatched by Richelieu in the game of statecraft--fell into disrepute and was dismissed from office.

  14. But Machiavelli had a head that outmatched hers, and he would certainly have left her to the fool moths that fluttered around her candle.

  15. The American ships hopelessly outmatched Admiral Montojo's command in speed, protection, and gun-power.

  16. Mr. Brindle, with a disdainful smile, "and I am sure he has outmatched you again.

  17. The French gunners still plied their guns with steady devotion, though hopelessly outmatched at all points, but it was clear that only a great forward dash could save the day.

  18. No longer are her constructive powers hopelessly outmatched by her critical powers.

  19. The British did not undertake any infantry action on a large scale during the next few days, but their guns, which far outmatched the Germans', were not taking a rest.

  20. For thirty years my one brain outmatched the diplomacy of all the Embassies.

  21. In fact, the Germans were on this occasion completely outmatched in generalship, leadership, tactical skill, and skill at arms.

  22. The 4th Seaforth Highlanders on the left also encountered serious resistance, and hand-to-hand fighting developed in which they completely outmatched the Boches.

  23. The enemy fought bravely, perhaps as bravely as our men, but he was outmatched in tactical skill, and was in consequence defeated.


  24. The above list will hopefully give you a few useful examples demonstrating the appropriate usage of "outmatched" in a variety of sentences. We hope that you will now be able to make sentences using this word.