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 of unmatched

• 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

But beyond that, silky pants simply give off an aura that is unmatched in the trouser universe. — Erika Reals, InStyle, 23 June 2026

Virginia-class Block V (United States) Widely regarded as the benchmark for modern attack submarines, the Virginia-class Block V combines exceptional stealth, advanced sonar systems, and unmatched mission flexibility. — Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 23 June 2026

By treating workers as active authors of their careers rather than passive subjects of corporate scheduling, companies can unlock higher engagement, stronger equity, and unmatched talent retention. — Julie Kratz, Forbes.com, 21 June 2026

Both fandoms known for their unmatched passion and energy. — Andrew Greif, NBC news, 20 June 2026

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