outspent

[ out-spent ]

adjective

1. worn-out; exhausted.

Word History and Origins

Origin of outspent¹

First recorded in 1645–55; out- + spent

Example Sentences

Outspent in the general election and subjected to an onslaught of negative ads and mailers and headlines in the weeks leading up to election day, she nevertheless trounced De León, a Latino political giant now reduced to a cautionary tale after his fall from grace for his role in a secretly recorded conversation that upended L.A. politics.

From Los Angeles Times

Hochman vastly outfundraised and outspent Gascón, who had relied on enormous support from wealthy liberal megadonors and national Democrats to win office in 2020.

From Los Angeles Times

Opponents of the measure were outspent, having raised just over $7.5 million.

From Los Angeles Times

As of last week, Republicans had outspent Democrats in the race by around $29 million, according to local outlet WTOL11, demonstrating the party's confidence in its ability to flip the Senate seat.

From Salon

Even then, Hochman has still outspent the incumbent 11 to 1 on such campaign literature.

From Los Angeles Times