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Discover LudwigThe phrase "are overmatched" is correct and usable in written English.
It can be used to describe a situation where someone or something is at a disadvantage or unable to compete effectively against a stronger opponent.
Example: "In the championship game, the underdog team realized they were overmatched by their more experienced rivals."
Alternatives: "are outmatched" or "are outclassed".
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are overmatched
verb
To match more than intended.
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But otherwise, they are overmatched.
You feel your management skills are overmatched.
In contrast, Thomas Frank's analytical abilities are overmatched by his truly extraordinary rhetorical gifts.
In two of the three cases in the premiere episode, even high-powered exterminators are overmatched.
They are overmatched against the Falcons, who lead their division by four games.
The new coach, Raheem Morris, and the second-year quarterback Josh Johnson are overmatched.
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They were overmatched.
We were overmatched.
I was overmatched for sure.
Lining up against Jason Pierre-Paul Pierre-Paul and Tuck, Hunterched.
From the beginning, the Mexicans were overmatched.
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