Unmatched: meaning, definitions and examples

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unmatched

[ ˌʌnˈmætʃt ]

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in relationships

Not having a partner or not being equal in a relationship.

Synonyms

unbalanced, unequal, unpaired

Examples of usage

She felt lonely and unmatched after the breakup.
He struggled with feeling unmatched in his marriage.

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in competition

To compete against someone or something that is much stronger or better.

Synonyms

outmatched, overpowered, overwhelmed

Examples of usage

The underdog team was unmatched in the final game.
She knew she was unmatched in skill but gave her best effort anyway.

Translations

Translations of the word "unmatched" in other languages:

🇵🇹 incomparável

🇮🇳 बेजोड़

🇩🇪 unübertroffen

🇮🇩 tak tertandingi

🇺🇦 незрівнянний

🇵🇱 niezrównany

🇯🇵 無比

🇫🇷 inégalé

🇪🇸 incomparable

🇹🇷 eşsiz

🇰🇷 비할 데 없는

🇸🇦 لا مثيل له

🇨🇿 nesrovnatelný

🇸🇰 neprekonateľný

🇨🇳 无与伦比

🇸🇮 neprimerljiv

🇮🇸 ósamþykktur

🇰🇿 теңдесі жоқ

🇬🇪 შეუდარებელი

🇦🇿 misilsiz

🇲🇽 incomparable

Word origin

The word 'unmatched' originated from the prefix 'un-' meaning 'not' or 'opposite of', and 'match' meaning 'to be equal or similar'. The term has been used since the late 16th century to describe things or people that do not have a partner or are not equal in some way.