unmatched

adjective

un·​matched ˌən-ˈmacht How to pronounce unmatched (audio)
Synonyms of unmatchednext
1
: not matched or equaled
a product of unmatched quality
… infamy … unmatched in the Western world.H. E. Rieseberg
an actress with unmatched sex appeal
… Lincoln's unmatched political and human knowledge.David Bromwich
2
: not matching : not of the same type
We sat on old, unmatched, brightly painted kitchen chairs …Alice Munro
wearing a pair of unmatched socks

Examples of unmatched in a Sentence

a drawer full of unmatched socks the house cat is a mouse-hunting machine of unmatched efficiency
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DaMarcus Beasley explains why Lionel Messi's greatness is still unmatched. Alex Connor, USA Today, 30 June 2026 Thanks to the pair's advanced H2 chip, the Apple AirPods Max 2 give you an unmatched audio experience and far more effective active noise cancellation compared with previous models. Juhi Wadia, PC Magazine, 29 June 2026 For example, a 529 plan can offer unmatched tax advantages for education savings, while a custodial brokerage account gives greater flexibility to use funds for major milestones, like a first home or general financial support. Julian Torres, CNN Money, 27 June 2026 His ability to eliminate defenders, create chances out of nothing and deliver in the biggest moments remains unmatched within this squad. Charlie Davies, New York Times, 27 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for unmatched

Word History

First Known Use

1548, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of unmatched was in 1548

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“Unmatched.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/unmatched. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.

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