mismatched
adjective
mis·matched
ˌmis-ˈmacht 
: unsuitably or wrongly matched
a mismatched pair of socks
In Witkowski's office, battered and mismatched file cabinets—army green, gray, beige—line one wall.—
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Tapping into the nostalgia of childhood fairytales, Saeed creates a fantastical scene of a mismatched couple.
—Grace Banks, Forbes.com, 28 Apr. 2025
Every seat at the table was set with a mismatched colorful and ornate plates, complementing the roses that grew in the lush garden.
—Ye Fan, New York Times, 14 Apr. 2025
The mismatched pair’s adventure takes them all over the city, from basketball courts to Central Park, conquering obstacles and meeting shoes from all walks of life.
—Courtney Howard, Variety, 17 Apr. 2025
Rae will be talking about the challenges of mismatched expectations in adult friendships.
—Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 10 Mar. 2025
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Grace Banks, Forbes.com, 28 Apr. 2025
Every seat at the table was set with a mismatched colorful and ornate plates, complementing the roses that grew in the lush garden.
—Ye Fan, New York Times, 14 Apr. 2025
The mismatched pair’s adventure takes them all over the city, from basketball courts to Central Park, conquering obstacles and meeting shoes from all walks of life.
—Courtney Howard, Variety, 17 Apr. 2025
Rae will be talking about the challenges of mismatched expectations in adult friendships.
—Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 10 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for mismatched
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“Mismatched.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/mismatched. Accessed 20 May. 2025.
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