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Definition of mismatching - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
generalRare an instance of things not going well togetherRare
- The mismatching of colors ruined the design.
Adjective
1.
fashionRare having colors or patterns that clashRare
- Her mismatching outfit was quite bold.
2.
disagreementRare not in agreement or harmonyRare
- Their opinions were mismatching on the subject.
Origin of mismatching
Old English, mis (wrongly) + match (fit)
Examples of mismatching in a sentence
A mismatching of bolts and threads caused the joint to loosen. His mismatching socks drew everyone's attention. The artist's style was known for its mismatching colors. The colors of the curtains and the carpet were mismatching. Their schedules were mismatching, causing conflicts.
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- French:mauvaise association, dépareillé, ...
- German:Fehlkombination, unpassend, ...
- Italian:incompatibilità, scoordinato, ...
- Spanish:desajuste, desentonado, ...
- Portuguese:desajuste, descombinado, ...
- Chinese:不匹配, 不搭配的, ...
- Japanese:不釣り合い, ミスマッチな, ...
- Arabic:تَنافُر, مُتَضارِب, ...
- Hebrew:חֹסֶר הִתְאָמָה, לֹא תּוֹאֵם, ...
- Russian:несочетание, несочетающийся, ...
- Ukrainian:невідповідність, негармонійний, ...
- Hindi:बेमेल, असंगत, ...
Definition of mismatch - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
1.
bad fitsituation where things do not fit together well
- There was a mismatch between the data sets.
2.
relationshippoor or inappropriate pairing in relationships
- Their marriage was a mismatch from the start.
3.
sportscontest or pairing that is uneven or unfair
- The game was a mismatch, with the champion team easily defeating the novices..
4.
fashionRare lack of harmony in clothing or styleRare
- Her outfit was a mismatch of colors and patterns.
Verb
1.
lack of correspondenceintr. fail to correspond or matchintr.
- The socks mismatched badly with his suit..
2.
unsuitable pairingtr. Rare pair people or things unsuitablytr. Rare
- They mismatched the dancers, causing confusion..
Origin of mismatch
English, mis (wrong) + match (pairing)
Examples of mismatch in a sentence
A mismatch in expectations led to disappointment. Their friendship was a mismatch due to differing interests. The business partnership ended because of a mismatch in goals. The boxing match was a complete mismatch. The mismatch in skills was evident from the start. The clash of styles led to a fashion mismatch.
His wardrobe was a mismatch of outdated trends. The colors of the painting mismatched the room's decor. Their stories mismatched, raising suspicion. The colors mismatched horribly in the painting. The chef mismatched the ingredients, ruining the dish.
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- French:décalage, dépareiller, ...
- German:Diskrepanz, nicht übereinstimmen, ...
- Italian:discrepanza, non corrispondere, ...
- Spanish:desajuste, desentonar, ...
- Portuguese:desencontro, desencaixar, ...
- Chinese:不匹配, 搭配不当, ...
- Japanese:不一致, 合わない, ...
- Arabic:عَدَم تَطَابُق, لَمْ يَتَطَابَقْ, ...
- Hebrew:אִי־הִתְאָמָה, לֹא לְהִתְאִים, ...
- Russian:несоответствие, не соответствовать, ...
- Ukrainian:дисбаланс, не відповідати, ...
- Hindi:असंगति, मेल न खाना, ...
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