unmatched

adjective

un·​matched ˌən-ˈmacht How to pronounce unmatched (audio)
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

Examples of unmatched in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Since Reid & Wise offers end-to-end legal support for international clients, its immigration services are unmatched. Kyle J. Russell, USA TODAY, 12 Apr. 2024 The prosperity the city saw during the 50s remains unmatched to this day. Laura Daniella Sepulveda, The Arizona Republic, 10 Apr. 2024 Editor Tip: When testing this cream blush, Allure associate editor Annie Blay said its versatility is unmatched. Jennifer Hussein, Allure, 9 Apr. 2024 And of course, there’s Altman, the former head of startup incubator Y Combinator, whose stature within Silicon Valley’s elite money and power structure is nearly unmatched. Kylie Robison, Fortune, 28 Mar. 2024 The number of tanks Poland has committed to Ukraine is unmatched by any other country — a total of 324, data shows. Henrik Pettersson, CNN, 20 Mar. 2024 Her long lines are perfection and her curiosity and exploration of space is unmatched. Heide Janssen, Orange County Register, 17 Mar. 2024 Now you are armed with the strategies to make your app a standout and achieve unmatched success. Sai Karra, Forbes, 27 Feb. 2024 Inspired by the staggering beauty and unmatched charm of the Sierra Nevada, Kingsbury Estates in the quaint picturesque town of Gardnerville in Nevada delivers beautiful homes, astounding views, and a relaxed atmosphere. Bang Advertising Staff and Correspondents, The Mercury News, 22 Feb. 2024

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Word History

First Known Use

1548, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of unmatched was in 1548

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“Unmatched.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/unmatched. Accessed 18 Apr. 2024.

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