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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In the healthcare supply chain, the stakes are unmatched. — Tina Vatanka Murphy, Forbes.com, 25 June 2026 But beyond that, silky pants simply give off an aura that is unmatched in the trouser universe. — Erika Reals, InStyle, 23 June 2026 The beach is regularly groomed, cleaned, and kept clear of encroaching vegetation, resulting in a pristine white-sand beach that’s unmatched anywhere else in the state. — Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 24 June 2026 DaMarcus Beasley explains why Lionel Messi's greatness is still unmatched. — Alex Connor, USA Today, 30 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 7 Jul. 2026.

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