adjective
unmatched
Unmatched (adjective) means So good that nothing else compares; unrivalled. Example: “Her skill on the piano was unmatched by anyone in the competition.”
adjective
1
So good that nothing else compares; unrivalled.
"Her skill on the piano was unmatched by anyone in the competition."
2
Not paired with a corresponding item.
"He wore unmatched socks by accident."
How to use unmatched
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishEither "better than everything else" or, literally, "not forming a matching pair."
Common pairings
unmatched quality
unmatched skill
unmatched socks
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Word forms
- Comparative
- more unmatched
- Superlative
- most unmatched
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What does “unmatched” mean?
The word “unmatched” means so good that nothing else compares; unrivalled. In plain terms, either "better than everything else" or, literally, "not forming a matching pair.".
How do you use “unmatched” in a sentence?
Here is “unmatched” used in a sentence: “Her skill on the piano was unmatched by anyone in the competition.”
What part of speech is “unmatched”?
“Unmatched” is an adjective.
How many meanings does “unmatched” have?
“Unmatched” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: so good that nothing else compares; unrivalled.
