Mismatched Meaning in English
word · lemma: mismatch
Definition
When two or more things do not match, fit, or look good together. It is often used for colors, clothing, teams, or parts that do not go well together.
Usage & Nuances
Usually informal, common in daily conversation, especially with things that are supposed to match (shoes, socks, teams). Can also describe non-physical mismatches like ideas, but mostly used for visual or functional mismatching. Often used as an adjective: 'mismatched socks', 'mismatched couple'.
Example Sentences
I wore mismatched socks to school today.
basic
The couple’s personalities were too mismatched to get along.
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The puzzle pieces were mismatched, so the picture looked strange.
basic
I grabbed two mismatched gloves this morning in a hurry.
natural
Their decorating style is totally mismatched, but it’s kind of fun.
natural
You can tell these chairs are mismatched, but they still work together.
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