1. to be superior to in strength, skill, or resources; to defeat decisively

1. a contest in which one side is clearly superior; an unequal match

Examples

• The experienced chess master completely overmatched his young opponent.
• Our small army was overmatched by the enemy’s superior numbers.
• The championship game turned into an overmatch, with the home team winning 45-7.
• The debate was an overmatch from the start, given her extensive preparation.
• They knew they were overmatched but decided to compete anyway.
• The boxing match was such an overmatch that it ended in the first round.
• Despite being overmatched in resources, the startup found creative solutions.