Matchless: meaning, definitions and examples
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matchless
[ ˈmatʃləs ]
quality
having no equal; incomparable
Synonyms
incomparable, peerless, unrivaled.
Which Synonym Should You Choose?
Word | Description / Examples |
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matchless |
Used to describe something that has no equal in quality or excellence, often in a positive context.
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incomparable |
Used to describe something that cannot be compared because it is so unique or excellent.
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peerless |
Often used to describe someone or something that surpasses all others, especially in skill or beauty.
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unrivaled |
Describes something or someone that is superior to all others in a specific aspect, often implying that no competition exists.
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Examples of usage
- His talent was truly matchless in the industry.
- The beauty of the sunset was matchless.
unbeatable
unable to be beaten or surpassed
Synonyms
unbeatable, unmatched, unsurpassed.
Which Synonym Should You Choose?
Word | Description / Examples |
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matchless |
Use when describing something unique or of the highest quality which cannot be matched.
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unbeatable |
Use in competitive scenarios to indicate that nobody can surpass or defeat the subject.
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unmatched |
Use when something is better than anything else in comparison, often used to highlight superiority in a specific area.
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unsurpassed |
Use when indicating that nothing has exceeded or can exceed the quality or standard of the subject.
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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.
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- 20660 negativity
- 20661 enlivened
- 20662 canker
- 20663 matchless
- 20664 agitator
- 20665 encumbrance
- 20666 sharpest
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