unmatched

adjective

un·​matched ˌən-ˈmacht How to pronounce unmatched (audio)
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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

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a drawer full of unmatched socks the house cat is a mouse-hunting machine of unmatched efficiency
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This is a delightful family affair, with Iñigo’s wife, Arantxa, offering incredible tableside service, and his son Julen as sommelier with unmatched passion for the job. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 Aug. 2026 Its universities remain unparalleled, its venture capital ecosystem remains unmatched, its semiconductor industry continues to underpin the global AI economy, and its frontier laboratories continue producing extraordinary breakthroughs. — Dewardric L. McNeal, CNBC, 2 Aug. 2026 To walk through Dulles is to conjure a feeling of unmatched possibility. — Adrienne Lafrance, The Atlantic, 2 Aug. 2026 All that spectacle is unmatched in American and in global Thoroughbred racing on dirt, and to varying degrees all of it freaks out each and every horse that runs in it. — Guy Martin, Forbes.com, 31 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for unmatched

Word History

First Known Use

1548, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of unmatched was in 1548

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“Unmatched.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/unmatched. Accessed 8 Aug. 2026.

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