outclassed

VERB

surpass

Synonyms

STRONGEST

beat dominate eclipse excel outdistance outdo outmatch outpace outperform outplay outrun outshine

STRONG

best better cap exceed outrank outrival outstrip pass surmount top tower

WEAK

go beyond go one better improve upon outhussle put to shame rise above win the race

Antonyms

STRONGEST

fail lose surrender

STRONG

fall behind

Example Sentences

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outclassed

Canada outclassed New Zealand in last year's World Cup semi-final to deny a repeat of what is one of rugby's great rivalries.

From BBC ● Sep. 26, 2026

Sarina Wiegman's side were outclassed in Majorca, losing 4-0 to miss out on automatic qualification for the 2027 Women's World Cup in Brazil.

From BBC ● Sep. 22, 2026

Watched by new Test coach Stephen Fleming, England once again outclassed the tourists to conclude a one-sided series played on the fringe of autumn.

From BBC ● Sep. 19, 2026

It appeared a spent, hopelessly outclassed force whose time had come to an end.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 22, 2026

As if reading her thoughts, Martina hissed, “Now you realize how outclassed you are, don’t you, Wetherall? I don’t blame you for giving up.”

From "The Mysterious Benedict Society" by Trenton Lee Stewart