Synonyms of outclassed

outclassed

verb

past tense of outclass

as in surpassed

to be greater, better, or stronger than

a tennis player who outclassed the competition, breezing through the tournament without losing a set

Synonyms & Similar Words

• surpassed
• exceeded
• eclipsed
• topped
• outmatched
• outgunned
• excelled
• beat
• outshone
• outdistanced
• outdid
• outstripped
• bettered
• transcended
• defeated
• overtopped
• overcame
• mastered
• towered (over)
• overshadowed
• went one better
• outpaced
• overmatched
• outperformed
• outran
• outweighed
• trounced
• bested
• conquered
• subdued
• thrashed
• ran circles around
• won (against)
• clobbered
• worsted
• shamed
• drubbed
• crushed
• overpassed
• surmounted
• routed
• outcompeted
• outraced
• prevailed (over)
• one-upped
• licked
• trumped
• triumphed (over)
• whipped
• walloped
• trimmed
• skunked
• outbalanced
• overbore

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• lost (to)

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of outclassed

Simply put, Miami’s pass defense and run defense were outclassed by New England’s passing offense and rushing offense in the second half. — Chris Perkins, Sun Sentinel, 2 Nov. 2026

One of the most important economic engines for Illinois and the rest of the Midwest is getting badly outclassed in global markets. — The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 30 Oct. 2026

The Cowboys were outclassed and outmanned from the jump in a 23-13 loss to the Green Bay Packers that drops the team to 2-4 on the season. — Nick Harris, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 19 Oct. 2026

This is one area where its competition clearly outclassed the AstroLab, but this should help close the gap. — Terrence O'Brien, The Verge, 6 Oct. 2026

After the Broncos’ offense was outclassed in Week 1 against the Chiefs, there were no seeds of doubt within Denver’s building about Webb’s ability to call plays despite public pressure. — Sam Jane, Denver Post, 4 Oct. 2026

Glenn outclassed Titans coach Robert Saleh and offensive coordinator Brian Daboll, who is considered one of the league’s better play-callers. — Antwan Staley, New York Daily News, 20 Sep. 2026

Almost every fan inside the 72,000-capacity Arrowhead Stadium who braved the extreme heat went home happy after the team outclassed Denver 31-10. — Joseph Hernandez, Kansas City Star, 15 Sep. 2026

The Week 0 win against Hawaii was much needed, but the Cardinal were outclassed, as expected, in a 45-6 loss to Miami in Week 1. — Antonio Morales, New York Times, 15 Sep. 2026