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Meaning of unlike
The primary meaning of "unlike" is to describe something as not similar or comparable to something else.
Etymology of unlike
The word "unlike" has its roots in Old English, with "un-" being a prefix meaning "not" or "opposite of" and "like" being derived from the Old English word "līc", meaning "similar" or "same"
The word has been in use since the 9th century, with its meaning and usage evolving over time to include various connotations and contexts
Synonyms
dissimilar
different
distinct
unlike
disparate
unequal
uneven
inconsistent
contradictory
opposed
contrasting
divergent
deviating
aberrant
anomalous
atypical
unusual
uncommon
rare
unique
separate
individual
singular
exceptional
irregular
unalike
unequalled
unmatched
unparalleled
incomparable
disparate
asymmetric
lopsided
unbalanced
uneven
mismatched
clashing
discordant
incongruous
incoherent
incompatible
inconsonant
discrepant
conflicting
contrastive
contradictory
antithetical
paradoxical
oxymoronic
Definitions
- Used to indicate that something is not similar or comparable to something else
- * Used to indicate a difference or contrast between two or more things
Usage Examples
- The two cities are unlike in terms of their culture and architecture
- * She is unlike anyone I have ever met, with a unique personality and perspective
- * The two products are unlike in terms of their features and pricing
Antonyms
similar
alike
identical
equal
equivalent
matching
comparable
consistent
congruous
coherent
compatible
consonant
correspondent
identical
indistinguishable
interchangeable
matching
parallel
parallelized
reciprocal
replica
same
synonymous
tantamount
uniform
analogous
comparable
congenial
corresponding
duplicate
harmonious
homogeneous
kindred
like
parallel
related
replica
similar
uniform