English words starting with O

Not in or on one's assigned or proper seat; out of place.

Not physically fit; in poor physical condition.

relating to or coming from a different state of a country, especially the us

(of thinking or solutions) original and creative; not limited by conventional ideas.

Not usual or common; unusual or remarkable.

Remote or isolated; far from main roads or towns.

extremely good, impressive, or enjoyable

Not aware of or knowledgeable about current trends, developments, or the realities of a situation, especially those of ordinary people.

Located in or coming from a different town or city.

A person who is visiting or staying in a place but does not live there permanently; a visitor from another town or city.

Not in the correct musical pitch; sounding wrong or discordant.

Of or relating to a child born to parents who are not legally married to each other.

without a paid job; unemployed

A period when a service, especially electricity, is not available.

The remote and usually uninhabited inland regions of Australia.

to offer to pay a higher price than someone else, especially at an auction.

Located on, situated on, or directed toward the outside of a ship, aircraft, or vehicle.

A sudden occurrence of something unwelcome, such as a disease or war

a building, such as a shed, barn, or garage, that is part of a main building's property but separate from it.

A sudden, strong expression of an emotion, especially anger.

A person who has been rejected or ostracized by their society or social group.

to be much better than someone or something else

the result or effect of an action, situation, or event

a section of rock that is visible on the surface of the ground

A part of a rock formation that is visible and projects above the surface of the surrounding land.

a strong expression of public anger or disapproval

no longer current or modern; obsolete.

simple past tense of outdo; surpassed or exceeded in performance or achievement.

to go faster or further than someone or something, especially in a race or competition.

to do better than someone else; to surpass.

Located in, done in, or suited to the open air or the outside of a building.

in or into the open air; outside a building or shelter

connected with or suitable for activities done outside in the natural environment

a man who spends a lot of time outdoors or is skilled in outdoor activities such as camping, hunting, or fishing.

enjoying or associated with outdoor activities and nature

located on or toward the outside; external

The physical universe beyond the earth's atmosphere; space.

farthest from the center or inside; situated at the greatest distance from the interior

clothing, such as coats, jackets, and hats, worn over other clothes for protection from the weather.

The place where a river, drain, or sewer empties into the sea, a lake, or another body of water.

The part of a baseball or cricket field farthest from the batter or batsman.

A player in baseball or softball whose position is in the outfield, the area of the field farthest from the batter.

To fight better than and defeat an opponent.

a set of clothes worn together, especially for a particular occasion or activity.

Provided with the necessary equipment or clothing for a particular purpose.

a person or company that sells or provides equipment and clothes for a particular purpose or activity.

The action or process of providing someone or something with the necessary equipment or clothes for a particular purpose.

To move around the side of an enemy, especially in a military formation, in order to attack from a more advantageous position.

the process of flowing out, or the amount of something that flows out.

Thrown or stretched outwards; extended forcefully.

to defeat or gain an advantage over someone by being more clever or cunning than they are.

to release gas that was trapped, absorbed, or dissolved in a material.

(of a person) friendly and energetic and finding it easy and enjoyable to be with others

to grow too large for something, especially clothes

(past participle of 'outgrow') To have grown too large for something, such as clothing.

A natural development or result of something.

to anticipate correctly the intentions or actions of; to outwit by guessing or thinking ahead of.

to have more or better weapons than an opponent in a conflict.

A small building containing a toilet, located outside a house or other main building.

A short trip taken for pleasure, especially by a group of people.

a person who comes from a foreign country; a foreigner or stranger.

looking or sounding strange or unfamiliar

In a manner that is strikingly or bizarrely unfamiliar, strange, or unconventional.

To last longer than someone or something else; to endure longer.

a person who has broken the law and who lives separately from the other parts of society because they want to escape legal punishment

forbidden by law; made illegal.

The present participle or gerund of 'outlaw'. The act of making something illegal or banning it by law.

An amount of money spent for a particular purpose, especially as a first investment in something.

a pipe or hole through which water or gas may escape

A person or thing that is different from or situated away from the main group or body.

the main shape or edge of something, without the details

drawn, described, or planned with the main features shown but without fine details.

to live longer than another person.

A person's way of understanding and thinking about something; an attitude.

Situated far from a center or main area; remote.

to gain an advantage over someone by using a cleverer or more skillful plan or movement.

To be better or more successful than someone or something else; to surpass.

no longer fashionable or modern

To be greater in number than someone or something.

Being fewer in number than an opposing group

to go, rise, or improve faster than someone or something else.

A patient who receives medical treatment without staying overnight in a hospital.

to perform better than someone or something else

a service provided by a company to help employees who have been made redundant to find new jobs.

To play better than an opponent in a game or sport; to defeat through superior skill or strategy.

To score more points than an opponent in a contest.

A small military camp or position at some distance from the main army, used especially as a guard against surprise attack.

a strong and uncontrolled expression of a feeling, especially in speech or writing.

The amount of something produced by a person, machine, or industry

To go, move, or perform faster than someone or something else; to outrun.

An extremely strong reaction of anger, shock, or indignation.

extremely shocked and angry

shockingly bad or excessive; morally unacceptable.

in a way that is shockingly bad or excessive

the quality of being shockingly bad or excessive

to have a higher rank or position than someone or something else; to be considered more important or successful.

Very unusual or strange, especially in a way that is considered shocking or not acceptable.

The activity of an organization that provides a service or information to people in the community, especially those who cannot or are unlikely to come to an office, school, hospital, etc. to get it.

a person who rides on horseback or in a vehicle ahead of or beside an official carriage or procession as an attendant or guard.

a structure projecting from the side of a boat, especially a canoe, to provide stability.

completely and immediately

to run or move faster than someone or something else.

To gain more points than an opponent in a game or competition.

to be sold in greater quantities than something else

The beginning or start of something

To be more impressive or of higher quality than someone or something else.

The external side or surface of something; the outer part.

a person who does not belong to a particular group or organization

much larger than usual or than the standard size

much larger or more extensive than is usual or expected

The outer parts of a town or city

to gain an advantage over someone by using clever or cunning methods.

the outer sole of a shoe or boot, which is in contact with the ground.

to arrange for work to be done by people from outside your company or organization, rather than by your own employees

(of a business) arrange for (work) to be done by people from outside the company, often to reduce costs.

the practice of obtaining goods or services from an outside or foreign supplier, especially in place of an internal source.

to spend more money than someone or something else

expressing strong opinions very directly without worrying if other people are offended

in a manner that expresses honest opinions even if they are shocking or critical

the quality or state of being honest and direct in speech, even when it might be rude or upsetting to others.