unmatched

adjective

un·​matched ˌən-ˈmacht 

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

Synonyms

• odd
• unpaired

Examples of unmatched in a Sentence

a drawer full of unmatched socks

the house cat is a mouse-hunting machine of unmatched efficiency

Recent Examples on the Web

Trishna’s performances are consistently polished, and her attention to detail in her vocal technique is unmatched. —Heide Janssen, Orange County Register, 16 Mar. 2025

Musk’s attention-seeking and fondness for organizational chaos are usually unmatched, giving him an advantage in most of his dealings. —Charlie Warzel, The Atlantic, 12 Mar. 2025

There are also multiple access points to the impressive Rio Grande—not to mention the fact that the sunsets and stargazing are unmatched. —Casey Barber, Southern Living, 12 Mar. 2025

With eight Olympic gold medals, 11 World Championship titles and multiple world records, Bolt’s athletic legacy is unmatched. —Nasha Smith, People.com, 11 Mar. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1548, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for unmatched

• unattached
• attached
• despatched
• detached
• dispatched
• mismatched
• unlatched
• catched
• hatched
• latched
• matched
• patched