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
• 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

Moog said the system delivers unmatched firepower, mobility, and commonality for light force formations. —Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 21 Oct. 2025

The city has nearly 70 miles of trails—an amenity unmatched by other marquee biking destinations—with seamless connections to a 400-mile, award-winning network across Northwest Arkansas. —Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 20 Oct. 2025

And his work ethic is unmatched out there. —Matthew Fairburn, New York Times, 16 Oct. 2025

Following D'Angelo's shocking death at 51, fellow musicians and stars are reflecting on the soul singer's unmatched impact and legacy. —Taijuan Moorman, USA Today, 14 Oct. 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