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

Luckily, this Amazon pick has plenty of stellar reviews to speak to its unmatched fullness, vibrant colors, and natural look. — Kate Boswell, Southern Living, 3 Nov. 2026

The gore is unmatched, with spectacular makeup effects by Giannetto De Rossi. — Vulture Editors, Vulture, 30 Oct. 2026

Factor in the unmatched joy kids get from putting peppermint bark in a bag and demolishing it with a rolling pin? — Jillian Pretzel, Parents, 30 Oct. 2026

The feel of this sunscreen is just unmatched compared to the rest. — Audrey Noble, Vogue, 28 Oct. 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