Mismatch
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˌmɪsˈmæt͡ʃ/ · Part of speech verb
Quick meaning: Mismatch is a verb meaning To match unsuitably; to fail to match.
Meaning
To match unsuitably; to fail to match.
More Meanings
- Something that does not match; something dissimilar, inappropriate or unsuitable.
Example Sentences
After all the trepidation born of Holland's toils home and away against these opponents in qualification for Euro 2012, and the pockmarked nature of the pitch, this was exposed as a mismatch from the opening exchanges.
Word Forms
- mismatches
- mismatching
- mismatched
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include ill-sorted, mismated, unsuited, uneven, incompatible, odd.
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