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

• odd
• unpaired

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 acoustics are unmatched, and the setting—gold leaf, columns, and grand chandeliers—rivals the music itself. —Lilah Ramzi, Vogue, 24 Apr. 2025

Walker’s maturity and character are unmatched as the Patriots are attempting to build a culture, however. —Doug Kyed, Boston Herald, 24 Apr. 2025

Above all, keynote speakers offered heartfelt tributes that expressed their love and admiration for the dynamic woman whose impact on high school athletes and athletics is unmatched. —Candace Oehler, Forbes.com, 21 Apr. 2025

Even when faced with challenges, our determination will be unmatched. —Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 17 Apr. 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