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unmatched

unmatched

13 4.5
Being better or more impressive than anything else
  • adjective
  • /ʌnˈmætʃt/
translation icon : inigualable
  • Even though he sat on the bench, he had an unmatched intensity for winning.
  • unmatched power
  • unmatched condition

Personage can be charming but is said to have rabid streak unmatched by other Nazis.

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Examples

  • His innovation is truly unmatched in the genre, thanks to his resolute dedication to his craft.

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  • As everybody knows, Tom is unmatched in the swimming pool.

  • But the compelling reason for running Thesis is the outstanding, unmatched customer support.

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  • Her example of service, dedication and duty is now as unmatched as the length of her glorious reign.

  • SOTS2 today is a lot of fun and unmatched in its depth, ambition, and feature set.

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  • He has a a certain charisma that is probably unmatched in politics.

  • Your work as director of Le Concert des Amateurs is unmatched.

  • Ted Fischer introduced me to this sleepy little town and has provided unmatched guidance along the way.

    Academic text (2004)
  • The two hosts are great together, unmatched chemistry, great storytellers and senses of humor.

  • Her talent for painting is truly unmatched, standing out effortlessly among all the artists in the gallery.

Synonyms

one and only
vsunmatched
65 3.9

A single person or thing that is special and has no equal

is broader, stating general superiority rather than sole status
unparalleled
vsunmatched
38 6.7

Better than anything else in quality or size

is the common, simple way to state that idea
unbeatable
vsunmatched
30 3.4

Very hard to beat in a contest, like a team or player

is more about overall quality than contestability
incomparable
vsunmatched
20 6.0

So good or special that nothing else matches it

focuses more on rarity rather than straightforward superiority
unrivaled
vsunmatched
  • US
9 5.3

Better than any other person or thing

expresses the same idea using broader general language
inimitable
vsunmatched
7 8.2

So special and good that no one can copy it

focuses on general superiority rather than being hard to copy
unsurpassed
vsunmatched
6 6.3

Better than anything else in quality or skill

uses broader language to state the same idea simply
peerless
vsunmatched
5 7.2

So good that it has no match

means the same but feels more formal and literary
unequaled
vsunmatched
  • US
4 6.2

Better than any other person or thing

conveys the same superiority using everyday wording
2 6.8

Much better than others in skill or quality

is similar but expresses the idea in neutral wording
matchless
vsunmatched
2 6.0

So good that nothing else is as good

is the same in meaning but uses a different common label
unmatchable
vsunmatched
1 6.2

A person or thing that is better than all others

uses the same sense but in a slightly different form
unsurpassable
vsunmatched
1 7.7

So good that no one can do better

shares this meaning but in a plainer expression
nonpareil
vsunmatched
  • Literature
1 9.9

Having no equal in quality or skill

is similar in meaning but sounds more old fashioned
unexcelled
vsunmatched
1 8.1

Better than any other

is the common general term for that high standing
1 7.2

Much better than other people at something

is the neutral phrase not tied to a gendered form
unexceeded
vsunmatched
7.5

Better than anything else in quality or success

is the everyday way to state superior achievement
nonrival
vsunmatched
7.9

Better than any other in skill or quality

is the general descriptive term for that situation

Antonyms

683 1.0

Normal and not special or unusual

3.2

Evenly balanced with an opponent of similar skill

How Exceptional

unmatched
13 4.5
outstanding
257 3.4
excellent
1.0
good
  • Informal
407 7.9
average
1.0

Surface Forms

unmatched positive

Morphology

unmatched = matched (transparent) = un + match + ed

The meaning is clearly derived from 'matched' with the prefix 'un-' indicating the opposite.

Etymology

Unmatched comes from the parts un- 'not' and match 'equal' or 'pair'. So if something is unmatched it has 'no match' and is better than anything else.