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
• 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

His talent, energy, and passion for music were unmatched, and his contributions to our sound and success are immeasurable. —Ilana Kaplan, People.com, 3 July 2025

Accelerated Progress, Complex Integration China’s ability to fast-track large-scale infrastructure is unmatched globally. —Vivian Toh, Forbes.com, 3 July 2025

And while the boutique hit a few bumps, her instinct to monetize fame was unmatched. —Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 2 July 2025

The venue's 4,500 capacity is unmatched by existing concert halls in Nashville. —Molly Davis, The Tennessean, 2 July 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