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
H. E. Riesebergan actress with unmatched sex appeal
… Lincoln's unmatched political and human knowledge.—David Bromwich
David Bromwich2
: not matching : not of the same type
We sat on old, unmatched, brightly painted kitchen chairs …—Alice Munro
Alice Munrowearing a pair of unmatched socks
Examples of unmatched in a Sentence
a drawer full of unmatched socks
the house cat is a mouse-hunting machine of unmatched efficiency
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Supercomputers are highly specialized computing systems that can process large amounts of data and perform complex calculations at speeds unmatched by standard computers.
—Ameya Paleja, Interesting Engineering, 20 May 2026
Since his high school years, Jordan has gone on to become regarded as one of the greatest basketball players of all time due to his flawless 6-0 record in the NBA Finals, his incomparable scoring dominance and his unmatched competitive drive.
—Skyler Caruso, PEOPLE, 18 May 2026
The sidewalk tables out front are great for catching A-listers dining al fresco — and the people-watching, even from the wait line, is unmatched.
—Lauren Schuster, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 18 May 2026
OpenAI now has the potential to build behavioral profiles of unmatched depth.
—Gabriel Alin Zainescu, Forbes.com, 18 May 2026
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Ameya Paleja, Interesting Engineering, 20 May 2026
Since his high school years, Jordan has gone on to become regarded as one of the greatest basketball players of all time due to his flawless 6-0 record in the NBA Finals, his incomparable scoring dominance and his unmatched competitive drive.
—Skyler Caruso, PEOPLE, 18 May 2026
The sidewalk tables out front are great for catching A-listers dining al fresco — and the people-watching, even from the wait line, is unmatched.
—Lauren Schuster, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 18 May 2026
OpenAI now has the potential to build behavioral profiles of unmatched depth.
—Gabriel Alin Zainescu, Forbes.com, 18 May 2026
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“Unmatched.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/unmatched. Accessed 25 May. 2026.
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