adj
overpowered
adj
1
Defeated by superior strength or force.
"The small resistance group was quickly overpowered."
2
Given an unfair or excessive amount of strength or ability, especially in games.
"Players complained the new character was overpowered compared to the rest."
How to Use Overpowered
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishBeaten by greater force, or (in gaming slang, often shortened to "OP") unfairly strong.
When to use it
The gaming sense ("that weapon is overpowered") is informal and very common online.
Word Forms
more overpowered comparative, more overpowered comparative, most overpowered superlative, most overpowered superlative
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Etymology
From overpower + -ed.