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

a drawer full of unmatched socks the house cat is a mouse-hunting machine of unmatched efficiency
Recent Examples on the Web The port is very specialized and its location and convenience to rail links is unmatched on the East Coast. Hayes Gardner, Baltimore Sun, 18 July 2024 The natural beauty found along the route is almost unmatched among driving routes around the world, and the cultural opportunities are excellent, too. Harrison Pierce, Travel + Leisure, 18 July 2024 The 2025 Tokyo series will be the sixth time that MLB has staged regular-season games in Japan — a country with a rich baseball history, a growing number of stars playing stateside, and an unmatched three titles in the World Baseball Classic. Jack Harris, Los Angeles Times, 18 July 2024 Steep cobblestone streets guide visitors up to the imposing Gjirokastër Castle, one of the biggest in the Balkans, for unmatched views of the Gjerë Mountains and Drino Valley. Samia Qaiyum, Condé Nast Traveler, 16 July 2024 See all Example Sentences for unmatched 

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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 27 Jul. 2024.

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