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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The strength of a dancer is unmatched.
—Christina Dugan Ramirez, FOXNews.com, 1 Dec. 2025
The intensity every time the Ohio State Buckeyes and Michigan Wolverines meet is unmatched, and that was evident in the first quarter, with several big plays setting the tone for the game.
—Cole Sullivan, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 Nov. 2025
With forecasted clear skies and even brighter days, the festival took another chance on itself and banked on the unmatched talents of its performing Black artists.
—Malik Peay, Essence, 25 Nov. 2025
Where to Stay In Dubrovnik, Villa Dubrovnik is a top choice for its sleek design and unmatched views of the old city.
—Lucija Boras, Travel + Leisure, 25 Nov. 2025
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Christina Dugan Ramirez, FOXNews.com, 1 Dec. 2025
The intensity every time the Ohio State Buckeyes and Michigan Wolverines meet is unmatched, and that was evident in the first quarter, with several big plays setting the tone for the game.
—Cole Sullivan, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 Nov. 2025
With forecasted clear skies and even brighter days, the festival took another chance on itself and banked on the unmatched talents of its performing Black artists.
—Malik Peay, Essence, 25 Nov. 2025
Where to Stay In Dubrovnik, Villa Dubrovnik is a top choice for its sleek design and unmatched views of the old city.
—Lucija Boras, Travel + Leisure, 25 Nov. 2025
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“Unmatched.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/unmatched. Accessed 9 Dec. 2025.
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