mismatch — a combination of things or people that do not work well together or are not suitable for each other
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a combination of things or people that do not work well together or are not suitable for each other
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈmɪsˌmætʃ/
Example Sentences
- His Superman costume and flip-flops were such a mismatch that even supervillains laughed.
- There's a serious mismatch between what students learn and what employers need.
- She accidentally mismatched her socks - one had cats, the other had dogs fighting.
mismatch
NOUN[/ˈmɪsˌmætʃ/]
a combination of things or people that do not work well together or are not suitable for each other
a combination of things or people that do not work well together or are not suitable for each other
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“His Superman costume and flip-flops were such a mismatch that even supervillains laughed.”
“There's a serious mismatch between what students learn and what employers need.”
“She accidentally mismatched her socks - one had cats, the other had dogs fighting.”
“The elegant restaurant and his casual outfit created an awkward mismatch.”
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