ill-matched
Example Sentences
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Pan beating dates back to the Middle Ages in a custom, called “charivari,” that was intended to shame ill-matched couples, according to Emmanuel Fureix, a historian at University Paris-Est Créteil.
From New York Times • May 22, 2023
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
What is, however, is the unique chemistry of Jack Klugman and Tony Randall, who made such a memorable ill-matched pair.
From New York Times • Feb. 17, 2015
Besides, he is interested in this not so very ill-matched combat.
From The Triumph of Hilary Blachland by Mitford, Bertram
