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
H. E. Riesebergan actress with unmatched sex appeal
… Lincoln's unmatched political and human knowledge.—David Bromwich
David Bromwich2
: not matching : not of the same type
We sat on old, unmatched, brightly painted kitchen chairs …—Alice Munro
Alice Munrowearing 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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Inspired by the staggering beauty and unmatched charm of the Sierra Nevada, Kingsbury Estates in the quaint picturesque town of Gardnerville in Nevada delivers beautiful homes, astounding views, and a relaxed atmosphere.
—Bang Advertising Staff and Correspondents, The Mercury News, 7 May 2024
Neither appears particularly athletic, but looks are deceiving: both have explosive first steps and an unmatched ability to decelerate.
—Louisa Thomas, The New Yorker, 5 May 2024
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Bang Advertising Staff and Correspondents, The Mercury News, 7 May 2024
Neither appears particularly athletic, but looks are deceiving: both have explosive first steps and an unmatched ability to decelerate.
—Louisa Thomas, The New Yorker, 5 May 2024
See all Example Sentences for unmatched
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“Unmatched.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/unmatched. Accessed 14 May. 2024.
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