unmatched — better than all others; having no equal
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: better than all others; having no equal
Pronunciation (IPA): /ʌnˈmætʃt/
Example Sentences
- His unmatched ability to sleep through fire alarms impressed even his roommates
- The restaurant's unmatched service made customers feel like royalty
- She had an unmatched talent for finding four-leaf clovers in parking lots
unmatched
ADJECTIVE[/ʌnˈmætʃt/]
better than all others; having no equal
Her unmatched archery skill split the arrow already in the bullseye.
While others are scratched and poorly matched, his work remains unmatched!
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🌳Etymology
Origin
Unmatched is a modern English compound formed in the 17th century from the negative prefix un- combined with match, meaning to pair or equal. The word evolved to denote something that has no equal or counterpart, describing either items without a matching pair or a person or thing without comparison.
Breakdown
un- (not, negation) + match (to pair, to equal) + -ed (past participle/adjective suffix). The suffix -ed transforms the verb into an adjective meaning 'not paired' or 'incomparable'.
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📝Examples
“His unmatched ability to sleep through fire alarms impressed even his roommates”
“The restaurant's unmatched service made customers feel like royalty”
“She had an unmatched talent for finding four-leaf clovers in parking lots”
“The company's unmatched innovation led to revolutionary products”
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