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

Travel is the ultimate salve; its restorative powers unmatched. —Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Jan. 2026

With its record-setting past, unmatched waterfrontage, and architectural pedigree, the Mokulua Estate now stands poised to test the upper limits of O‘ahu’s luxury real estate market once again. —Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 22 Jan. 2026

While average income grew for all groups since 1979, the acceleration at the summit was unmatched. —Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 22 Jan. 2026

Vionic Unwind Booties Backed by podiatrists and Oprah, Vionic’s shoes are unmatched. —Alyssa Morin, InStyle, 18 Jan. 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