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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This can include scratches, dents, chipped paint and even mismatched units if your warranty coverage leads to a replacement that doesn’t match your other appliances.
—Dan Simms, USA Today, 23 Mar. 2026
In September, auditors found that California was not in compliance with federal rules and later ordered the state to revoke more than 17,000 licenses due to the mismatched expiration dates.
—Ruben Vives, Los Angeles Times, 18 Mar. 2026
This outrageous musical comedy follows the adventures of a mismatched pair of missionaries, sent halfway across the world to spread the Good Word.
—Jennifer McRae, CBS News, 17 Mar. 2026
The floors hint at several expansions, with mismatched tiles marking years gone by between renovations.
—Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 14 Mar. 2026
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Dan Simms, USA Today, 23 Mar. 2026
In September, auditors found that California was not in compliance with federal rules and later ordered the state to revoke more than 17,000 licenses due to the mismatched expiration dates.
—Ruben Vives, Los Angeles Times, 18 Mar. 2026
This outrageous musical comedy follows the adventures of a mismatched pair of missionaries, sent halfway across the world to spread the Good Word.
—Jennifer McRae, CBS News, 17 Mar. 2026
The floors hint at several expansions, with mismatched tiles marking years gone by between renovations.
—Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 14 Mar. 2026
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 25 Mar. 2026.
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