Unmatched — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

adjective /ˌən-ˈmacht/ un·matched

Meaning & Definition of Unmatched

Unmatched (adjective)

  1. not matched or equaled
  2. not matching, not of the same type

Unmatched (adjective) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. being one of a pair or set without a corresponding mate

    "a drawer full of unmatched socks"

    similar: odd, unpaired
    related: alone, lone, only, single, singular, sole, solitary
    opposite: matched, paired

  2. having no equal or rival for excellence or desirability

    "the house cat is a mouse-hunting machine of unmatched efficiency"

    similar: incomparable, inimitable, matchless, nonpareil, only, peerless, unequaled, unexampled, unparalleled, unrivaled, unsurpassable, unsurpassed, out of sight
    related: alone, singular, unique, exceptional, extraordinary, rare, uncommon, unusual, A-OK, A1, awesome, bang-up, banner, beautiful, blue-chip, boffo, bonny (chiefly British), boss (slang), brag, brave, bully, bumper, capital, choice, classic, cool (slang), corking, crackerjack, cracking, dandy, divine, dope (slang), down (slang), dynamite, excellent, fab, fabulous, famous, fantabulous (slang), fantastic, fine, first-class, first-rate, first-string, five-star, frontline, gangbusters, gone (slang), grand, great, groovy, heavenly, high-class, hot, hype (slang), immense, jim-dandy, keen, lovely, marvelous, mean, neat, nifty, noble, number one, numero uno, out-of-sight (slang), par excellence, peachy, peachy keen, phat (slang), prime, primo (slang), prize, prizewinning, quality, radical (slang), righteous (slang), sensational, splendid, stellar, sterling, superb, superior, superlative, supernal, swell, terrific, tip-top, top, top-notch, wizard (chiefly British), wonderful, better, preferred, fancy, high-grade, special
    near: common, commonplace, everyday, familiar, frequent, garden, household, normal, ordinary, routine, ubiquitous, usual, inferior, lesser, worse, worst, bad, bastard, bush, bush-league, deficient, depressed, dissatisfactory, ill, lame, lousy, low, lower, off, paltry, poor, punk, substandard, unacceptable, unsatisfactory, wanting, low-grade, mediocre, second-class, second-rate, atrocious, awful, execrable, pathetic, rotten, terrible, vile, wretched

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Unmatched

The most common words with a similar meaning to Unmatched:

odd, unpaired, incomparable, inimitable, matchless, nonpareil, only, peerless, unequaled, unexampled, unparalleled, unrivaled, unsurpassable, unsurpassed, out of sight

Antonyms & Opposite Words for Unmatched

Words with the opposite meaning of Unmatched:

matched, paired

Related Words for Unmatched

alone, lone, single, singular, sole, solitary, unique, exceptional, extraordinary, rare, uncommon, unusual, A-OK, A1, awesome, bang-up, banner, beautiful, blue-chip, boffo, bonny, boss, brag, brave, bully, bumper, capital, choice, classic, cool

Near Antonyms of Unmatched

common, commonplace, everyday, familiar, frequent, garden, household, normal, ordinary, routine, ubiquitous, usual, inferior, lesser, worse, worst, bad, bastard, bush, bush-league, deficient, depressed, dissatisfactory, ill, lame, lousy, low, lower, off, paltry

Origin & Etymology of Unmatched

First known use: 1548

Frequently Asked Questions about Unmatched

What does "Unmatched" mean?

"Unmatched" means not matched or equaled. As an adjective, it is defined as: not matched or equaled. It has 2 distinct senses.

What is another word for "Unmatched"?

Other words for "Unmatched" include odd, unpaired, incomparable, inimitable, matchless, nonpareil, only and peerless. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Unmatched" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Unmatched"?

There are 117 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Unmatched". Common alternatives include odd, unpaired, incomparable, inimitable, matchless, nonpareil, only, peerless, unequaled and unexampled.

What is the opposite of "Unmatched"?

Antonyms of "Unmatched" include matched and paired. Near antonyms include common, commonplace, everyday and familiar.

How do you use "Unmatched" in a sentence?

Examples of "Unmatched" in a sentence: "a drawer full of unmatched socks"; "the house cat is a mouse-hunting machine of unmatched efficiency".

Is "Unmatched" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Unmatched" is an adjective.

How do you pronounce "Unmatched"?

"Unmatched" is pronounced /ˌən-ˈmacht/ and divided into syllables as un·matched.

What is the origin of the word "Unmatched"?

First known use: 1548.