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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The food is good enough, and the vibes are unmatched.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 9 June 2026
The Matchball is our way of celebrating and rewarding the fans who bring the traditions and unmatched energy to every watch party … and a soccer ball that fits a 12 pack?
—Gabe Hauari, USA Today, 9 June 2026
The Southern California metropolis lays claim to some of the world’s best year-round farmers markets, and its enclaves of immigrant cuisines—Koreatown, Thai Town, and the San Gabriel Valley for Chinese—are unmatched.
—The Bon Appétit Staff, Bon Appetit Magazine, 9 June 2026
His unselfishness and understanding of how to fit his skill set around Nikola Jokic’s brilliance remain unmatched.
—Troy Renck, Denver Post, 8 June 2026
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Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 9 June 2026
The Matchball is our way of celebrating and rewarding the fans who bring the traditions and unmatched energy to every watch party … and a soccer ball that fits a 12 pack?
—Gabe Hauari, USA Today, 9 June 2026
The Southern California metropolis lays claim to some of the world’s best year-round farmers markets, and its enclaves of immigrant cuisines—Koreatown, Thai Town, and the San Gabriel Valley for Chinese—are unmatched.
—The Bon Appétit Staff, Bon Appetit Magazine, 9 June 2026
His unselfishness and understanding of how to fit his skill set around Nikola Jokic’s brilliance remain unmatched.
—Troy Renck, Denver Post, 8 June 2026
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“Unmatched.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/unmatched. Accessed 16 Jun. 2026.
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