Mismatched

B1 8+

Pronunciation: /ˈmɪsˌmætʃt/

Definitions of mismatched

verb past tense of 'mismatch', which means to match (someone or something) unsuitably or incorrectly

Example Sentences

A1 She mismatched her socks this morning.

A2 The puzzle pieces were mismatched and didn't fit together.

B1 The colors of the painting were mismatched and clashed with each other.

B2 The team's strategy was mismatched with the opponent's tactics.

C1 The job candidate's qualifications were mismatched with the requirements of the position.

C2 The company's values and practices were mismatched, leading to internal conflicts.

adjective not matching or harmonizing; incongruous

Example Sentences

A1 She wore mismatched socks to school.

A2 The puzzle pieces were all mismatched and didn't fit together.

B1 The couple had mismatched personalities, but they made it work.

B2 The artwork featured a collection of mismatched colors and patterns.

C1 The company's marketing campaign was criticized for its mismatched messaging.

C2 The furniture in the room was intentionally mismatched for a modern eclectic look.

Examples of mismatched in a Sentence

formal The researcher noticed a mismatched pattern in the data analysis.

informal She always wears mismatched socks, it's her signature style.

slang Those shoes are so mismatched, they look totally rad.

figurative Their personalities were like mismatched puzzle pieces, never quite fitting together.

Grammatical Forms of mismatched

past tense

mismatched

plural

mismatched

comparative

more mismatched

superlative

most mismatched

present tense

mismatch

future tense

will mismatch

perfect tense

have mismatched

continuous tense

is mismatching

singular

mismatched

positive degree

mismatched

infinitive

mismatch

gerund

mismatching

participle

mismatched

Origin and Evolution of mismatched

First Known Use: 1601 year
Language of Origin: English
Story behind the word: The word 'mismatched' originated from the combination of 'mis-' meaning 'badly' or 'incorrectly' and 'matched' meaning 'paired or grouped together in a complementary way'.
Evolution of the word: Originally used to describe things that were not properly paired or coordinated, the term 'mismatched' has evolved to also refer to people or things that are not well-suited or compatible with each other.