Mismatch Meaning in English
word
ˈmɪsˌmætʃ/, /mɪsˈmætʃ
MISS-match
mɪsmˈætʃ
miss-MATCH
Definition
When two or more things do not fit together correctly or do not match as they should, either in appearance, function, or quality.
Usage & Nuances
Often used for errors in pairs (shoes, socks), data, relationships, or skills not matching requirements. Formal to neutral; common with 'color mismatch,' 'data mismatch,' or 'a mismatch between expectations and reality.' Not used as a verb.
Spanish: desajuste - incompatibilidadPortuguese (BR): descompasso - incompatibilidadePortuguese (PT): descompasso - incompatibilidadeChinese (Simplified): 不匹配 - 不相称Chinese (Traditional): 不匹配 - 不相稱Hindi: बेमेल - असंगतिArabic: عدم تطابق - عدم تناسقBengali: অসমঞ্জস্য - মিল না হওয়াRussian: несоответствие - несочетаниеJapanese: 不一致 - ミスマッチVietnamese: không phù hợp - lệchKorean: 불일치 - 어울리지 않음Turkish: uyumsuzluk - eşleşmemeUrdu: عدم مطابقت - میل کا فرقIndonesian: ketidakcocokan - tidak cocok
Example Sentences
There is a mismatch between these two socks.
basic
The colors are a mismatch for this design.
basic
There was a mismatch in the data entry.
basic
Their skills turned out to be a complete mismatch for the job.
natural
A funny mismatch in the wedding outfits made everyone laugh.
natural
There’s often a mismatch between what we expect and what actually happens.
natural