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

This drugstore find offers audacious shine, unmatched hydration, and 10 buildable shades (and not just the can’t-keep-in-stock Rum Raisin) that work across a very wide variety of complexions. —Sophia Panych, Allure, 16 Sep. 2025

Tickets are significantly more expensive than other sightseeing options, but the perspective is unmatched. —David Nikel, Forbes.com, 13 Sep. 2025

That is a curious gap between ownership and usage that was unmatched by other appliances. —Jeremy Lott, The Washington Examiner, 12 Sep. 2025

Known for his passion, energy, and unmatched command of every game, Hanson has become one of the most recognizable and trusted voices in NFL coverage. —Tyler Everett, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 Sep. 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