mismatched
Intermediate (B1)
IPA: /ˈmɪsˌmætʃt/
KK: /ˈmɪsˌmætʃt/
adjective
Definition
Not properly matched or paired; not suitable for each other.
Example
The mismatched socks made her outfit look funny.
Conversation
Did you notice how those colors are so mismatched in her outfit?
Yeah, I thought it looked a bit odd too.
It's surprising that she didn't see how mismatched they were before leaving the house.
Maybe she was in a hurry and just grabbed whatever.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
incompatible
discrepant
unequal
Antonyms
compatible
harmonious
suitable
verb
Definition
To not match or fit together correctly; to be unsuitable or incompatible with something else.
Example
The colors of the curtains and the walls were mismatched, making the room look odd.
Tense Forms
Past: mismatched
Past Participle: mismatched
Conversation
I can't believe you mismatched your socks again!
Oh no, not again! I thought they were a pair.
You really need to pay more attention when you do laundry.
Root Explanation
Mismatched → It is formed from "mis-" (meaning wrong or badly) and "match" (from Old French *macier*, meaning to fit or pair). The word "mismatched" means incorrectly paired or not fitting together properly.
Memory Tip
Think of something that is paired or fitted together incorrectly — 'mis-' means wrong, and 'match' refers to fitting together.
Visually Confused Words
No commonly confused words.