mismatched

• Décrit des choses qui ne correspondent pas ou ne s'accordent pas entre elles, souvent en termes de couleur, de motif, de taille ou de compatibilité.

Describes things that do not match or correspond with each other, often in terms of color, pattern, size, or compatibility.

1. Not matched or unsuitably matchedB2formal

   Describes items or people that do not correspond or fit well together, often in terms of color, style, or compatibility.

   mal assorti

   • The socks were mismatched, one blue and one green.
   • Their personalities were mismatched, leading to constant arguments.
   • The furniture in the room looked mismatched but charming.

   Synonymesclashingcontrastingdisparatedissimilarincompatibleincongruousmismatedunequalunmatched

   Antonymescompatiblematchedsuited

2. Unfairly matched opponentsB2formal

   Describes a contest or competition where the participants are not evenly matched in skill, strength, or ability.

   Inégalement appariés

   • The boxing match was mismatched, with one fighter far more experienced.
   • The game was a mismatched contest, ending in a landslide victory.
   • Critics called the debate mismatched due to the vast difference in expertise.

   Synonymesdisparatelopsidedone-sidedunbalancedunequaluneven

• Verbe utilisé pour désigner l'action d'associer ou de combiner des choses qui ne conviennent pas ou sont incompatibles entre elles.

A verb used to indicate the act of pairing or combining things that are not suitable or compatible with each other.

1. Match badlyB2formal

   To match two objects or people that do not go together.

   Mal apparier

   • The designer mismatched the colors in the room.
   • They mismatched the socks in the laundry.
   • The partners were mismatched from the start.

   Synonymesmismate

   Antonymescouplematchpair