overpowered

6.0

Stronger than other characters or items, it makes the game unfair

adjective
/ˌoʊvərˈpaʊərd/

Jargon

: sobredimensionado

Many players complained that the new weapon was overpowered, giving an unfair advantage in the tournament.

So this is a little overpowered for most like local multiplayer PC gaming experiences, isn't it?

Examples

So this is a little overpowered for most like local multiplayer PC gaming experiences, isn't it?

Linus Tech Tips
Even with bass boost off, lows are very overpowered to my ears and the microphone is well I'll.
The character's abilities were so overpowered that no one could defeat him in the final battle.
In search of balance, the game developers decided to nerf the overpowered character to make competition fairer.

Synonyms

overpowering

vsoverpowered

18 4.6

Very strong and hard to resist, making you feel overwhelmed

is stronger than is fair in games or contests

overmastering

vsoverpowered

Literature

9.1

Too strong to be controlled

is unfairly stronger in competitions rather than simply irresistible

Antonyms

balanced

101 1.0

Having different parts in the right amounts so the whole is fair and steady

underpowered

2 5.5

Not strong enough to do something well

How Powerful

invincible

92 6.5

overpowered

Jargon

6.0

strong

∞ 1.0

underpowered

2 5.5

Surface Forms

overpowered positive

Morphology

overpowered = overpower (transparent) = over + power + ed

Formed by regular suffixation of '-ed' to the verb 'overpower' creating an adjective/past-participle; the meaning follows directly.

Etymology

The word overpowered comes from the parts over- meaning 'too much' or 'above' and power meaning 'strength' or 'ability'. So something overpowered has 'too much' strength and is unfairly strong, which is why players say a character or weapon can ruin a game's balance.