unmatched

One of a kind

Unmatched means without equal or without a corresponding pair.

Something unmatched in quality surpasses all competitors: Her expertise in the field is unmatched.

A sock without its partner is also unmatched.

The word implies either superiority or incompleteness, depending on context.

peerless

unrivaled

Having no equal

matchless · incomparable · nonpareil · supreme · preeminent · transcendent · inimitable · superlative · unexcelled · paramount

unpaired

single

One in number

  • loneExisting by itself
  • oddUnusual or not even
  • soloPerformance by one

solitary · unaccompanied · partnerless · widowed · alone · isolated · missing · orphaned · stray · leftover

unique

one-of-a-kind

Having no equivalent

unrepeatable · sui generis · original · novel · irreplaceable · exclusive · rare · uncommon · unusual · extraordinary

disparate

incompatible

Unable to exist together

discordant · clashing · contrasting · unequal · uneven · asymmetrical · lopsided · imbalanced · disproportionate · unsuited

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Opposites
quality/superiority

unmatchedordinary

Standard, unremarkable

mediocre · average · common · second-rate · inferior

pairing/correspondence

unmatchedmatched

Paired by similarity

paired · mated · coupled · partnered · coordinated

Family

unmatchable, unmatch, unmatching, unmatches

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Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Everyday, not technical · Rated G