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mismatch

[mis-mach, mis-mach] / mɪsˈmætʃ, ˈmɪsˌmætʃ /
NOUN
disparity
Synonyms
STRONGEST
discrepancy imbalance
STRONG
disproportion dissimilarity divergence divergency diverseness incongruity inequality unevenness
WEAK
dissemblance imparity
Antonyms
STRONG
balance equality evenness sameness similarity

Example Sentences

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A mismatch between biological and social schedules or "social jetlag" has been linked to increased heart risk.

From BBC • Apr. 14, 2026

The mismatch caused by the later timing of the holidays shortened the revenue recognition window in 1Q, they note.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 13, 2026

When confidence falters, that mismatch can turn manageable losses into systemic crises.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 13, 2026

This mismatch is known as the Hubble tension, and it has appeared repeatedly across independent studies.

From Science Daily • Apr. 12, 2026

Elizabeth and her friend are a total mismatch.

From "A Place at the Table" by Saadia Faruqi and Laura Shovan

Vocabulary lists containing mismatch

Florida's B.E.S.T. Common Prefixes: mis-

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