ill-matched
Example Sentences
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In the event it was a disaster, an ill-matched confusion of a bold, peacocking public persona with sound mid-season footballing sense.
From The Guardian • May 12, 2018
Their third ill-matched roommate arrives in a gauzy, ankle-length gown and dainty gloves.
From Washington Post • Nov. 10, 2015
It would be hard to find two words that seem so ill-matched as “Afghanistan cricket.”
From New York Times • Feb. 11, 2015
I think sometimes encountering an old version of yourself can be both pleasant and useful; however, my parents were so ill-matched and very few positive feelings remained on either side.
From Slate • Mar. 18, 2014
Let her go!” he responded to her silent invitation and away they went, as ill-matched a pair as might have been found.
From Dorothy at Oak Knowe by Raymond, Evelyn
