What is another word for outsmarted?
Pronunciation: [a͡ʊtsmˈɑːtɪd] (IPA) 
Outsmarted refers to the act of being beaten or outwitted in a situation requiring intelligence and cunning. There are several synonyms one can use to describe this experience. The most common alternatives to outsmarted include outmaneuvered, outwitted, outfoxed, outmatched, outplayed, and outdone. These words all suggest different nuances of being beaten, with outmaneuvered implying that the opponent has found a way to navigate around one's tactics. Outwitted suggests that the opponent has used cleverness or guile to surpass one's own intellect. Outfoxed and outmatched both imply the ability to outsmart one's adversary. Lastly, outplayed and outdone suggest that the opponent has simply performed better than the individual in question.
