Synonyms for over one's head

Most common

in too deep · outgunned · outmatched

All synonyms

Adjective

Definitions

1. adj. 1

   More complex or confusing than one can understand; beyond one’s comprehension.

   This is way over my head. Can you explain it more simply?

Example sentences

• outgunned Outnumbered and outgunned, the squad was forced to call in an airstrike.
• outmatched Ziri was completely outmatched by his opponent.

By length

9 letters

outgunned²

10 letters

outmatched

The small number after each word is its number of syllables (outgunned² = 2 syllables).