verb
definition
To match unsuitably; to fail to match
adjective
definition
Unsuitably matched; ill joined.
Examples of mismatched in a Sentence
Mismatched chairs, crates, and one couch had been arranged in two circles around stacks of antique books and lanterns.
In fact, if you love the eclectic look of mismatched furniture, antiques can give a room a classical, elegant look that still appears put together.
It is not only acceptable, but preferred, for furniture to be mismatched.
Carpets, like many building materials, are frequently dyed in lots, so purchasing more tiles after the installation is complete may mean mismatched squares down the road.
Complete the look with a mismatched number of white flower filled short vases in the center of the table.
Fred wouldn't be far behind to list his laundry basket of mismatched plates and bric-a-brac.
Design unique wall art for your home by spray-painting a collection of mismatched photo frames one color, then cutting your own photo mats using the paper of your choice.
In fact, one of the best ways to give a unified look to a collection of slightly mismatched frames is to spray paint them all the same color.
However, a mismatched rhythm and word combination leaves the fans scratching their heads saying "huh?" as the cheerleaders try to draw them in.
While it's not the hottest look to wear completely mismatched sets, your bras don't have to match your panties perfectly.
Sally's raggedy dress is constructed of multicolored patches sewn together in a wild, mismatched pattern.
You don't want to show up to a family photo shoot wearing a rainbow of mismatched outfits.
In this way, your costumes become highly memorable without coming across as strange or mismatched.
It's one thing to run after the kids in a mismatched swimsuit, but at a semi-formal event, it's always comforting to know you match!
If a couple pairs up a mismatched couple (Elvis Presley and Marilyn Monroe, for example), they are no longer wearing coordinated costumes but just two individual outfits.
While matched bedroom furniture was once preferred by interior designers, currently an eclectic collection of mismatched furniture is preferred by many designers.
Dress up your tables and chairs by using matching cloths, linens, and covers; alternatively, play up a rustic location by using wooden picnic tables and mismatched chairs.
Anyone who has sifted through a jumbled pile of mismatched earring will tell you that organization is a key part of owning jewelry.
You can make one of Ron's Christmas sweaters, or a mismatched pair of Dobby's beloved socks.
In addition, many also offer "scratch and dent" sales, where they sell slightly damaged or mismatched furniture at drastically reduced prices.
The mismatched trio of cool former city cop, smart-mouth young scientist, and obsessed hunter enliven the final portion of Jaws on the rare occasions when the shark is not attacking the boat.
One of her standard tunes, Coat of Many Colors, is about her mother trying to make sure all of the kids had winter coats, even if she had sew them together using bits of mismatched fabrics.