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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With production work for legends such as Michael Jackson, Frank Sinatra, Miles Davis, Lesley Gore, and Donna Summer, his impact on contemporary music is nearly unmatched. Evan Minsker, Pitchfork, 4 Nov. 2024 Every tour kicks off with a scenic ride on its state-of-the-art aerial gondola—an experience unmatched by any other winery in the world—which transports visitors to a sublime hilltop complex inspired by the Cycladic architecture of Mykonos. Robb Report Studio, Robb Report, 2 Nov. 2024 Her deep sourcing and ability to land the biggest-name news-making interviews are unmatched. Etan Vlessing, The Hollywood Reporter, 29 Oct. 2024 As always, Lanthimos’ ability to mix humor with pathos remains unmatched—perhaps never more so than here. Jennifer M. Wood, WIRED, 29 Oct. 2024 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 22 Nov. 2024.

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