unmatched

adjective

un·​matched ˌən-ˈmacht How to pronounce unmatched (audio)
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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

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a drawer full of unmatched socks the house cat is a mouse-hunting machine of unmatched efficiency
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By the time multicellular creatures arrived, our living planet boasted nearly five thousand minerals—an abundance unmatched in our solar system. — Literary Hub, 23 Oct. 2026 The quality of the food, the attention to detail and experiences on offer are simply unmatched on the island, if not in the entire Balearic archipelago. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 21 Oct. 2026 Holiday Fantasy celebrates this enduring legacy, uniting unmatched craftsmanship with the world-class service and personal care that have defined Neiman Marcus for over a century. — Matthew Ablon, CBS News, 21 Oct. 2026 The film will open to a level of hype unmatched by any documentary in decades as viewers scramble to see it before its secrets get spoiled. — Nate Jones, Vulture, 16 Oct. 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 27 Oct. 2026.

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