unmatched

adjective

un·​matched ˌən-ˈmacht How to pronounce unmatched (audio)
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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Long and bone straight styles are a signature, especially when delivering that unmatched glassy shine. Larry Stansbury, Essence, 11 June 2025 Perched beside Abbott Lake and surrounded by mountain scenery, the Peaks of Otter Lodge offers unmatched access to the Peaks of Otter trails. Abby Price, Travel + Leisure, 9 June 2025 For the better part of two decades, the Pentagon had unmatched superiority in drone technology. Tom Vanden Brook, USA Today, 8 June 2025 As Amazon continues to innovate, investors like us also see a clear path to enhanced profitability and market dominance in logistics given its unmatched scale and disciplined focus on reducing costs through automation. Paulina Likos, CNBC, 6 June 2025 See All Example Sentences for unmatched

Word History

First Known Use

1548, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
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 18 Jun. 2025.

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