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
• unpaired

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 American economy still has unmatched capacity for resilience and growth. —Rebecca Lissner, Foreign Affairs, 24 June 2025

Their denim remains unmatched, and there’s always that one jacket each season that fashion insiders are already scrambling to get their hands on. —Sandra Salibian, Footwear News, 23 June 2025

His family legacy gives him unmatched name recognition and emotional resonance across the Iranian political spectrum. —Amir Daftari, MSNBC Newsweek, 23 June 2025

The material offers unmatched strength and durability, while also allowing design flexibility and versatility. —Pablo Moyano Fernández, The Conversation, 23 June 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