ill-assorted
/ˌɪl əˈsɔːrtɪd/
poorly matched
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- 1.
Combined or chosen in a way that is not harmonious or does not fit well together.
"an ill-assorted collection of books"
- 2.
Dissimilar or unsuitable to each other, resulting in an awkward or inharmonious overall effect.
"They were an ill-assorted couple with very different backgrounds."
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The team was an ill-assorted bunch of individuals, struggling to cooperate.
The team was an ill-assorted bunch of individuals, struggling to cooperate.
She found the ill-assorted colors in the painting quite jarring.
She found the ill-assorted colors in the painting quite jarring.
Despite their ill-assorted personalities, they managed to build a successful business.
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