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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Miller, 26, flashed potential with the Rangers but also struggled at times, playing for three coaching staffs and frequently being deployed in matchup minutes with mismatched partners.
—Arpon Basu, New York Times, 28 May 2026
Each of the panels features a mismatched print as the colors run from a light tan to brown and finally black from top to bottom.
—Ian Servantes, Footwear News, 22 May 2026
Duality is a key theme, with mismatched hands, mixed patterns, and contrasting designs symbolizing Gemini’s twin energy.
—Kara Jillian Brown, InStyle, 21 May 2026
The last are easy to spot even without mismatched eyes.
—Scott Lafee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 19 May 2026
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Arpon Basu, New York Times, 28 May 2026
Each of the panels features a mismatched print as the colors run from a light tan to brown and finally black from top to bottom.
—Ian Servantes, Footwear News, 22 May 2026
Duality is a key theme, with mismatched hands, mixed patterns, and contrasting designs symbolizing Gemini’s twin energy.
—Kara Jillian Brown, InStyle, 21 May 2026
The last are easy to spot even without mismatched eyes.
—Scott Lafee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 19 May 2026
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“Mismatched.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/mismatched. Accessed 3 Jun. 2026.
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