unmatched
adjective
un·matched
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Definition of unmatched
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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With unmatched depth, the Americans have been able to reload with stars, while the veterans from powers such as Spain and Argentina have moved on and not been replaced. — Eddie Pells, SFChronicle.com, "U.S. Olympic Committee trying to balance new ideals with winning," 26 July 2019 His legacy in Eastern European football is arguably unmatched, and following his death in 2002 aged just 63, an outpouring of emotion and tributes flooded in from around the world. — SI.com, "Valeriy Lobanovskyi: The Scientist Who Dominated Football in the Soviet Union," 17 July 2019 Their track record for finding interesting subjects to profile—and then hiring the best filmmakers in the business to bring their stories to life—is unmatched. — Outside Online, "5 Films That Redefine the Term ‘Outdoorsy’," 9 July 2019 Their dedication to protecting and saving the lives of our youth is unmatched. — Carolyn Twersky, Seventeen, "James Charles Returns to YouTube for the First Time After His Feud with Tati Westbrook and Reveals He's Been Keeping Very Busy Since the Drama," 18 June 2019 Hayes struggled with foul trouble at Texas, but his ability as a rim-runner and shot-blocker is more or less unmatched in this class. 3. — Ira Winderman, sun-sentinel.com, "NBA draft preview: Is post-Whiteside era at center the Heat’s next frontier?," 18 June 2019 Their chemistry was unmatched, with perfectly timed passing and unselfish decision-making. — Kelli Stacy, courant.com, "Connecticut Sun beat LA Sparks 89-77 in Chiney Ogwumike’s return to Mohegan Sun," 7 June 2019 The admiration that Prince Andrew has for his mother is unmatched. — Amanda Garrity, Good Housekeeping, "​Body Language Experts Analyze Queen Elizabeth's Relationship With Her Children," 24 July 2018 The motion has become rote with Gattis' torrid month and unmatched power inside this building. — Chandler Rome, Houston Chronicle, "Evan almighty: Gattis goes on another rampage as Astros wallop Athletics," 14 June 2018These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'unmatched.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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More Definitions for unmatched
unmatched
adjective
English Language Learners Definition of unmatched
: better than all others
chiefly US
: not properly matched with something else
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