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

an actress with unmatched sex appeal

… Lincoln's unmatched political and human knowledge.

—David Bromwich

2

: not matching : not of the same type

We sat on old, unmatched, brightly painted kitchen chairs …

—Alice Munro

wearing a pair of unmatched socks

Synonyms of unmatched

• odd
• single
• only

Examples of unmatched in a Sentence

a drawer full of unmatched socks

the house cat is a mouse-hunting machine of unmatched efficiency

Recent Examples on the Web

The true luxury lies in its unmatched convenience at a semi-affordable price point, blending the effortless nature of private aviation with the accessibility of commercial travel. — Annie Archer, Travel + Leisure, 7 July 2026

Adjoining the original nightclub, the two concepts combine to form a massive entertainment complex of unmatched scope--even by Vegas’s outsized standards. — Brad Japhe, Forbes.com, 5 July 2026

The restaurant sits on La Réserve Ramatuelle’s rooftop with unmatched views, and the food is prepared in an open kitchen. — Karli Poliziani, Condé Nast Traveler, 5 July 2026

Kim Kardashian and Kanye West's wedding was unmatched (and so was their uncoupling). — Taijuan Moorman, USA Today, 3 July 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1548, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for unmatched

• unattached
• attached
• despatched
• detached
• dispatched
• mismatched
• unlatched
• catched
• hatched
• latched
• matched
• patched