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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In the film, a pair of mismatched armored truck drivers (Murphy and Davidson) find their routine cash pickup escalating into chaotic mayhem when they’re ambushed by ruthless criminals led by the savvy mastermind (Palmer).
—James Hibberd, HollywoodReporter, 28 July 2025
Dating apps felt like a graveyard of mismatched intentions.
—Windsor Johnston, NPR, 14 July 2025
Decorating your table with a selection of mismatched blooms brings nature into your home while giving off a more effortless, playful feel—and right now, extra whimsy is needed.
—Andrea Beck, Better Homes & Gardens, 13 July 2025
No loud colors, no mismatched chairs, even the waiters had to wear off-white.
—Nicholas Rice, People.com, 5 July 2025
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James Hibberd, HollywoodReporter, 28 July 2025
Dating apps felt like a graveyard of mismatched intentions.
—Windsor Johnston, NPR, 14 July 2025
Decorating your table with a selection of mismatched blooms brings nature into your home while giving off a more effortless, playful feel—and right now, extra whimsy is needed.
—Andrea Beck, Better Homes & Gardens, 13 July 2025
No loud colors, no mismatched chairs, even the waiters had to wear off-white.
—Nicholas Rice, People.com, 5 July 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 Aug. 2025.
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