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Definition of mismatched
mismatched
/ˌmɪsˈmætʃt/
mis · matched
mismatched Lexical Profile
CEFR
B2
Grade
6
Tier
2
Usage
Top 10k
Syllables
2
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• adjective
1
Poorly or unsuitably paired or combined, especially regarding items that do not go together in style, color, or pattern.
Example
"The cozy cafe was furnished with mismatched vintage chairs and wooden tables."
2
Unsuitably paired or unequal in ability, temperament, or status, such as partners in a relationship or opponents in a competition.
Example
"The two tennis players were clearly mismatched, and the defending champion won the first set in twenty minutes."
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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Mismatched. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/mismatched