unmatchable

adjective

un·​match·​able ˌən-ˈma-chə-bəl How to pronounce unmatchable (audio)
: not matchable
especially : incomparable, unequaled
… state the issue with unmatchable clarity. —R. M. Goldman
unmatchable beauty
That island of England breeds very valiant creatures; their mastiffs are of unmatchable courage. —William Shakespeare
unmatchably
ˌən-ˈma-chə-blē How to pronounce unmatchable (audio)
adverb
unmatchably beautiful

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Those who manufacture TVs are constantly seeking new ways to one-up their competitors, either through unique design or unmatchable image quality. — Justin Pot, Time, 15 Oct. 2026 His final solo studio album before his death is — even in light of its eventual multiplatinum status — the least artistically successful of Jackson’s discs, especially in the context of his unmatchable earlier work. — Kevin Jacobsen, Entertainment Weekly, 29 Aug. 2026 Our strategy is to combine the strengths of free TV, pay TV and streaming, of advertising, subscription and distribution revenues into one powerful ecosystem with unmatchable reach. — Scott Roxborough, HollywoodReporter, 11 Aug. 2026 Allen kept up unmatchable energy, even when the rain came and forced him to duck behind his suede hat while singing. — Rolling Stone, 5 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for unmatchable

Word History

First Known Use

1544, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of unmatchable was in 1544

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“Unmatchable.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/unmatchable. Accessed 20 Oct. 2026.

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