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odd unmatched unmated unpaired

mismatched \mis*matched"\ adj.

  1. Matched unsuitably; grouped into pairs or sets with incompatible characteristics. [Narrower terms: ill-sorted, incompatible, mismated, unsuited; odd, unmatched, unmated, unpaired ] Also See: {incompatible. Antonym: matched.

  2. Of very unequal ability; -- of contestants in a contest. The less able contestant is said to be overmatched or outclassed.

    Syn: uneven, not fairly matched.