mismatched
adjective
mis·matched
ˌmis-ˈmacht 
: unsuitably or wrongly matched
a mismatched pair of socks
In Witkowski's office, battered and mismatched file cabinets—army green, gray, beige—line one wall.—
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Dating apps felt like a graveyard of mismatched intentions.
—Windsor Johnston, NPR, 14 July 2025
Decorating your table with a selection of mismatched blooms brings nature into your home while giving off a more effortless, playful feel—and right now, extra whimsy is needed.
—Andrea Beck, Better Homes & Gardens, 13 July 2025
No loud colors, no mismatched chairs, even the waiters had to wear off-white.
—Nicholas Rice, People.com, 5 July 2025
But there were some sites with mismatched logos and products.
—Kim Komando The Kim Komando Show, FOXNews.com, 12 July 2025
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Windsor Johnston, NPR, 14 July 2025
Decorating your table with a selection of mismatched blooms brings nature into your home while giving off a more effortless, playful feel—and right now, extra whimsy is needed.
—Andrea Beck, Better Homes & Gardens, 13 July 2025
No loud colors, no mismatched chairs, even the waiters had to wear off-white.
—Nicholas Rice, People.com, 5 July 2025
But there were some sites with mismatched logos and products.
—Kim Komando The Kim Komando Show, FOXNews.com, 12 July 2025
See All Example Sentences for mismatched
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“Mismatched.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/mismatched. Accessed 29 Jul. 2025.
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