mismatch

noun
UK: /mɪsˈmætʃ/
US: /ˈmɪsˌmætʃ/

  1. A failure to correspond or match; an instance of things being incorrectly paired.

    1. There is a clear mismatch between the two socks.
    2. The mismatch between his skills and the job requirements was obvious during the interview.

  2. An occasion when people or things are put together that are not suitable or do not go well together.

    1. The colors are a total mismatch.
    2. There's a terrible mismatch of cultures within the organization, causing frequent conflict.

Synonyms

conflict incompatibility clash discrepancy disparity
mismatch verb

  1. To pair items that do not correspond or are not suitable for each other.

    1. Don't mismatch the socks, please.
    2. The software update mismatched several file associations, leading to system errors.

  2. To be an unsuitable match or combination.

    1. The lid mismatches the pot.
    2. His cheerful personality mismatches with the somber atmosphere of the office.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "mismatch" in English means: A failure to correspond or match; an instance of things being incorrectly paired., An occasion when people or things are put together that are not suitable or do not go well together..

The phonetic transcription of "mismatch" is /mɪsˈmætʃ/ in British English and /ˈmɪsˌmætʃ/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "mismatch": conflict, incompatibility, clash, discrepancy, disparity.

Example usage of "mismatch": "There is a clear mismatch between the two socks.". More examples on the page.