UNPAIRED Synonyms: 11 Similar and Opposite Words

unpaired

adjective

ˌən-ˈperd

Definition of unpaired

as in odd

being one of a pair or set without a corresponding mate found an unpaired shoe in the back of the closet

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Recent Examples of unpaired In 2020, the nest was raided by an unpaired male, and only three of seven chicks survived. — Ernie Cowan, San Diego Union-Tribune, 29 Mar. 2026 But the presence of the chlorines and an odd number of atoms mean that this alternation gets disrupted, leading to a double bond and some unpaired electrons floating around. — ArsTechnica, 11 Mar. 2026 In ordinary magnetic materials, unpaired electrons behave like tiny compasses and eventually align with one another. — Rupendra Brahambhatt, Interesting Engineering, 18 Jan. 2026 The unpaired male wolf was a member of the Copper Creek pack, but left the pack in the fall of 2025. — Christa Swanson, CBS News, 12 Dec. 2025 See All Example Sentences for unpaired

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Adjective

Moon Knight was one of 17-some-odd shows Marvel developed and released under Disney’s streaming mandate, which began in 2018.

— Brian Davids, HollywoodReporter, 18 Sep. 2026
The veterinary team at the center has plenty of experience dealing with odd animal cases.

— Neal Riley, CBS News, 17 Sep. 2026

Definition of odd

Adjective

The rehearsals were intense, with a ton of new choreography and a crash course in how movies are made, since every single one of us in the cast was making our major-film debut.

— Victor Garber, Vulture, 17 Sep. 2026
While national rankings can offer one way for students and families to compare schools, Niche said, colleges serve different purposes and that students should consider factors beyond a single ranking.

— Sacbee.com, Sacbee.com, 16 Sep. 2026