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What is another word for Unlike? – 193 Unlike Synonyms

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    Synonyms & Similar Words

    dissimilar different contrasting distinct disparate unlike unequal uneven inconsistent incongruous incompatible opposed contradictory conflicting clashing mismatched nonconforming irregular anomalous aberrant divergent deviating varying unequalized asymmetrical unbalanced lopsided disproportionate atypical uncharacteristic unusual uncommon rare peculiar odd quirky offbeat disparate heterogeneous miscellaneous assorted sundry varied divers manifold multifaceted multiform polymorphic kaleidoscopic

    Meaning of Unlike

    The primary meaning of the word "unlike" is to describe something that is not similar or comparable to something else.

    Definitions

    • Not similar or comparable to something else
    • Not having the same characteristics, qualities, or features as something else
    • Markedly different or distinct from something else

    Etymology of Unlike

    The word "unlike" has its roots in Old English, where "un-" meant "not" and "lic" meant "like" or "similar"
    The word has been used in the English language since the 9th century to describe things that are not similar or comparable
    Over time, the word has evolved to include various connotations and nuances, but its core meaning has remained relatively consistent

    Example Uses

    • The two cities are unlike in terms of their culture and architecture
    • Her personality is unlike anything I've ever seen before
    • The two companies have unlike business models and strategies

    Antonyms & Near Antonyms

    similar like alike comparable equivalent identical matching corresponding congruent consistent uniform homogeneous regular typical characteristic usual common familiar ordinary normal standard average mediocre indistinct unclear ambiguous vague undefined uncertain questionable doubtful debatable disputable controversial

    Related Nouns

    difference distinction contrast disparity inequality inconsistency incongruity incompatibility opposition contradiction conflict clash mismatch irregularity anomaly aberration divergence deviation variation inequality asymmetry imbalance disproportion atypicality uncommonness rarity peculiarity oddity quirk eccentricity heterogeneity diversity multitude manifoldness multifacetedness

    Related Verbs

    differ contrast diverge deviate vary clash conflict contradict disagree mismatch irregularize anomalous aberrate diverge unequalize disproportionate asymmetrize imbalance disproportion atypify uncommon rarefy peculiarize oddify quirky eccentricize heterogenize diversify multiply manifold multifaceted

    Related Adjectives

    different distinct disparate unequal inconsistent incongruous incompatible opposed contradictory conflicting clashing mismatched irregular anomalous aberrant divergent deviating varying unequalized asymmetrical unbalanced lopsided disproportionate atypical uncharacteristic unusual uncommon rare peculiar odd quirky offbeat disparate heterogeneous miscellaneous assorted sundry varied divers manifold multifaceted multiform polymorphic kaleidoscopic