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Meaning of overpowered
The primary meaning of the word "overpowered" is having too much power or strength for someone or something to resist or control.
Etymology of overpowered
The word "overpowered" originates from the prefix "over-" meaning 'too much' or 'excessively', and the verb "power" which comes from Old French 'poeir' or 'poer', derived from Latin 'potere' meaning 'to be able'
Historically, the term has been used since the 15th century to describe situations or entities with excessive power or control
Synonyms
overpowering
dominant
overwhelming
potent
strong
powerful
intense
formidable
forceful
robust
mighty
crushing
devastating
annihilating
demolishing
destroying
dominating
conquering
subduing
vanquishing
overwhelming
stifling
suppressing
overpoweringly
irresistibly
unbeatably
uncontrollably
unmanageably
overwhelmingly
extremely
exceptionally
extraordinarily
Definitions
- Having or showing too much power or strength for someone or something to resist or control
- * Feeling overwhelmed or dominated by a strong emotion, situation, or person
Usage Examples
- The new policy was overpowered by opposition from the public, and it was eventually scrapped
- * The hikers were overpowered by the steep terrain and had to turn back
- * The artist's emotions were overpowered by the beauty of the landscape, inspiring a new series of paintings
Antonyms
underpowered
weak
powerless
feeble
fragile
delicate
faint
mild
moderate
subtle
restrained
controlled
manageable
containable
governable
controllable
limited
restricted
subdued
suppressed