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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Inside the bunk room, victims were found with mismatched shoes, one clutched a phone and another, a flashlight.
—Richard Winton, Los Angeles Times, 3 Sep. 2024
The mismatched pair is asked to eliminate a competing crime syndicate but uncover their employer’s true motive: removing the old guard in a full takeover.
—Katcy Stephan, Variety, 3 Sep. 2024
The last slide featured Sweeney in a mismatched flower bodysuit and swim mask.
—Marina Watts, Peoplemag, 16 Aug. 2024
Glassware Between vases, pitchers, and mismatched cups, glassware can take up a lot of space.
—Kaylei Fear, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 Aug. 2024
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Richard Winton, Los Angeles Times, 3 Sep. 2024
The mismatched pair is asked to eliminate a competing crime syndicate but uncover their employer’s true motive: removing the old guard in a full takeover.
—Katcy Stephan, Variety, 3 Sep. 2024
The last slide featured Sweeney in a mismatched flower bodysuit and swim mask.
—Marina Watts, Peoplemag, 16 Aug. 2024
Glassware Between vases, pitchers, and mismatched cups, glassware can take up a lot of space.
—Kaylei Fear, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 Aug. 2024
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 17 Sep. 2024.
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