Matchless: meaning, definitions and examples

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matchless

 

[ ˈmatʃləs ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

quality

having no equal; incomparable

Synonyms

incomparable, peerless, unrivaled

Examples of usage

  • His talent was truly matchless in the industry.
  • The beauty of the sunset was matchless.
Context #2 | Adjective

unbeatable

unable to be beaten or surpassed

Synonyms

unbeatable, unmatched, unsurpassed

Examples of usage

  • Their team was deemed as matchless in the championship.
  • The matchless determination of the athlete led him to victory.

Translations

Translations of the word "matchless" in other languages:

🇵🇹 incomparável

🇮🇳 अद्वितीय

🇩🇪 unvergleichlich

🇮🇩 tak tertandingi

🇺🇦 незрівнянний

🇵🇱 niezrównany

🇯🇵 比類のない (hirui no nai)

🇫🇷 incomparable

🇪🇸 incomparable

🇹🇷 eşsiz

🇰🇷 비할 데 없는 (bihal de eomneun)

🇸🇦 لا مثيل له (la matheel lah)

🇨🇿 neporovnatelný

🇸🇰 neporovnateľný

🇨🇳 无与伦比的 (wú yǔ lún bǐ de)

🇸🇮 neprimerljiv

🇮🇸 ósambærilegur

🇰🇿 салыстыруға келмейтін

🇬🇪 შეუდარებელი

🇦🇿 müqayisəsiz

🇲🇽 incomparable

Etymology

The word 'matchless' originated in the late 16th century from the combination of the word 'match' and the suffix '-less', forming a word meaning 'having no match or equal'. Over time, 'matchless' has come to signify something that is incomparable or unbeatable.

See also: match, matched, matching, matchstick, mismatched, outmatch, outmatchable, outmatched, unmatched.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #20,663, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.