outman

American  

[aut-man] / ˌaʊtˈmæn /

verb (used with object)

outmanned, outmanning

1. to surpass in manpower.

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outman British  

/ ˌaʊtˈmæn /

verb

1. to surpass in manpower

2. to surpass in manliness

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Etymology

Origin of outman

First recorded in 1685–95; out- + man

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Example Sentences

See Examples For:

outman outmanned

Edwards gives the team a longer and more physical frame to outman shorter defensive backs.

From Seattle Times ● Nov. 4, 2021

“On just about every Friday night, they outsize us, they outman us, and they outnumber us,” Sherry Poole, Hoover’s principal, said about the suburban powerhouses on the school’s schedule that routinely win state championships.

From New York Times ● Sep. 22, 2019

"They outspend us and they outman us in almost every way," said Dell Inc's chief security officer, John McClurg.

From Reuters ● Feb. 24, 2013

With Luka Doncic sidelined because of a hamstring injury that is expected to keep him out for three more weeks, the Lakers are still outmanned in the Western Conference semifinals despite Reaves’ recent return.

From Los Angeles Times ● May 8, 2026

Next up, Game 3, featuring the outmanned Timberwolves against an emerging Laker team that is finally realizing its own strength.

From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 23, 2025

But with Ukrainian forces already overstretched and outmanned, some military analysts are questioning the wisdom of such cross-border raids.

From BBC ● Aug. 7, 2024

As the war enters its third year, Ukrainians find themselves outmanned and outgunned.

From New York Times ● Feb. 4, 2024

The British had outmanned them, outgunned them, and outsmarted them.

From I Survived the American Revolution, 1776 by Lauren Tarshis

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