adjective
English to Japanese Dictionary

outnumbered Meaning in Japanese (outnumbered 英語 意味)

数で劣る
数で劣る in English:outnumbered
Phonetic:かずでおとる
Quick Answer • 要約

outnumbered の日本語の意味は「数で劣る」です。 (敵対する集団や勢力よりもメンバーが少ない状況を表す形容詞。)

Definitions of Outnumbered

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    adjective
    数で劣る

    Describing a situation where one group or force has fewer members than another opposing group or force.

    敵対する集団や勢力よりもメンバーが少ない状況を表す形容詞。

Example Sentences

casual

“The small police force was outnumbered by the protesters.”

少数の警察官は、抗議者たちに数で劣っていた。

casual

“Despite being outnumbered, they managed to hold their ground.”

数で劣っていたにもかかわらず、彼らは持ち場を守り抜いた。

Synonyms (類語)

In English:

inferior in numberat a numerical disadvantage

Antonyms (対義語)

In English:

numerically superiorhaving the advantage in numbers

Inflected Word Forms

infinitiveoutnumber
third person singularoutnumbers
past tenseoutnumbered
present participleoutnumbering

Phrases & Idiomatic Expressions

outnumbered and outgunnedcollocation

To be at a disadvantage both in terms of personnel and weaponry.