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

This is not news to Fins, whose notorious sense of happiness is partly due to their unmatched access to the same pristine environment that surrounds Gáldu. —Dobrina Zhekova, Travel + Leisure, 29 Dec. 2025

Alongside him, Rihanna continued her unmatched red carpet dominance. —Alex Badia, Footwear News, 22 Dec. 2025

The durability and longevity of hardwood floors are unmatched, making floor restoration a sustainable option for anyone. —Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 22 Dec. 2025

Its powdery-white sands, clear cerulean waters, unmatched sunsets, and string of idyllic beach towns come together like a vacation dream set to a Beach Boys song. —Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 19 Dec. 2025

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