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 Suncoast encompasses about 150 miles along the Gulf of Mexico, and this stretch of shore offers unmatched terrain, with crystal waters as aqua blue and bright as a chlorinated pool, sand as soft as powdered sugar, and almost constant sunshine.
—Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 13 Jan. 2026
Mandarin Oriental Qianmen offers private courtyard homes, ancient craftsmanship, and unmatched cultural immersion.
—Chrissie McClatchie, Travel + Leisure, 12 Jan. 2026
At the time, the Empire State Building was an amazing feat of American engineering prowess and our ability to build great buildings with a speed and efficiency then unmatched anywhere in the world.
—Lee Steinhauer, The Orlando Sentinel, 11 Jan. 2026
For a splurge that gets you unmatched proximity to the new park, choose Universal Helios Grand Hotel, which has its own dedicated park entrance and an impressive lagoon-style pool.
—Josh Roberts, USA Today, 8 Jan. 2026
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Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 13 Jan. 2026
Mandarin Oriental Qianmen offers private courtyard homes, ancient craftsmanship, and unmatched cultural immersion.
—Chrissie McClatchie, Travel + Leisure, 12 Jan. 2026
At the time, the Empire State Building was an amazing feat of American engineering prowess and our ability to build great buildings with a speed and efficiency then unmatched anywhere in the world.
—Lee Steinhauer, The Orlando Sentinel, 11 Jan. 2026
For a splurge that gets you unmatched proximity to the new park, choose Universal Helios Grand Hotel, which has its own dedicated park entrance and an impressive lagoon-style pool.
—Josh Roberts, USA Today, 8 Jan. 2026
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“Unmatched.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/unmatched. Accessed 14 Jan. 2026.
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