peerless

[peer-lis]

adjective

1. having no equal; matchless; unrivaled.

   Synonyms: unsurpassed, unique, unequaled, unmatched

peerless

/ ˈpɪəlɪs /

adjective

1. having no equals; matchless

Other Word Forms

• peerlessly adverb
• peerlessness noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of peerless¹

First recorded in 1275–1325, peerless is from the Middle English word pereles. See peer ², -less

Example Sentences

Woakes has a peerless record on this ground, yet this slow pitch has hindered his effectiveness.

From BBC

Both as a protest song and a lament for human nature, it was a powerful way to end a peerless set.

From BBC

In the decade since his descent down a gilded escalator — and emergence as the most dominant and consequential political figure of the 21st century — Trump has proven himself a peerless master of distraction and deflection.

From Los Angeles Times

The President of Ireland Michael D Higgins said he regarded him "as a peerless poet" and that he would be recognised as one of the greatest poets Ireland had ever produced.

From BBC

The peerless producer has a new book and album, but he’s in a looking-back mood too.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• unequaled 
• unrivaled