Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

mismatch

noun
/ˈmɪs.mætʃ/
Definition
A mismatch is when two things do not match or fit well together.
Examples
  • The mismatch between the shoe sizes led to a return.
  • There was a clear mismatch in their expectations for the project.
  • The team suffered from a mismatch of skills and roles.
Meaning
It refers to a lack of correspondence or agreement between two or more items.
Synonyms
  • discrepancy
  • incongruity
  • incompatibility
  • discord