unmatched

British  

/ ʌnˈmætʃt /

adjective

1. not equalled

   a landscape of unmatched beauty

2. (of socks, clothes, etc) not matching

   unmatched dresses and stockings

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Explanation

If something is unmatched, there's nothing that quite compares to it. Your parents might buy a certain car because of its unmatched safety record. Some basketball fans say that Michael Jordan's ability as a player is unmatched, while others argue that LeBron James has matched (and even exceeded) Jordan's status. And if the volume of your brother's burps is unmatched, it means he's the loudest ever. Another way to use this adjective is to describe one half of a pair, like a sock without its identical mate: "Hey, did you know your socks are unmatched?"

Example Sentences

The Huskies, the defending national champions with a strong recruiting pipeline and unmatched success during Auriemma’s tenure, are somewhat of an abnormality to the changing of the guard in the NCAA.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 3, 2026

But the best bet on Mauritius is Manguillier, whose record of against-all-odds ring recoveries, in sand or underwater, is unmatched.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 24, 2026

“The region offers unmatched diversity of homes, lifestyles and people,” said Magsi, CEO of Sunain.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 12, 2026

Swiss-based ProtonVPN offers unmatched privacy with its audited no-logs policy and Secure Core servers that provide double encryption.

From Salon • Feb. 11, 2026

I looked at every competition as an opportunity for the unmatched feeling of exhilaration when I scored the perfect touch.

From "Proud" by Ibtihaj Muhammad

Related Words

• incomparable
• unequaled
• unparalleled
• unrivaled