UNALIKE Synonyms: 52 Similar and Opposite Words

unalike

adjective

ˌən-ə-ˈlīk

Definition of unalike

as in different

being not of the same kind our opinions of the movie couldn't have been more unalike

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Recent Examples of unalike Two thrillers, unalike in style and attitude yet with much in common, arrive Wednesday to television. — Robert Lloyd, Los Angeles Times, 15 July 2026 So many common ingredients, treated wildly unalike. — Scott Hocker, TheWeek, 14 Apr. 2026 Along with fifty-two books, Hahn wrote more than two hundred articles for The New Yorker, over eight decades, about goings on in places as unalike as Rajasthan, Dar es Salaam, Hong Kong, and Rio de Janeiro. — Ariel Levy, New Yorker, 23 Nov. 2025 The two girls could not be more unalike, and are not friends. — Dennis Harvey, Variety, 22 Sep. 2025 The two girls are both Muslim but otherwise unalike; Doe, from Somalia, is quiet and thoughtful, while Muna, from a Pakistani family, is brash, impulsive, and, at times, troublingly aggressive. — Damon Wise, Deadline, 24 Jan. 2025 The two sisters weren’t completely unalike in their appearance. — Tessa Hadley, The New Yorker, 23 June 2024 How could Eris and Pluto look so similar in size and exterior composition yet be totally unalike on the inside? — Andrew Moseman, Discover Magazine, 8 Nov. 2010

Recent Examples of Synonyms for unalike

Adjective

The system administrator should have different capabilities than a patrol officer.

— Irene Wright, USA Today, 4 Sep. 2026
Chaparral features interchangeable cargo pods, enabling operators to adapt the aircraft for different missions without altering its core platform.

— Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 4 Sep. 2026

Definition of different

Adjective

This reframes California's economic health, highlighting a vibrant, diverse entrepreneurial spirit that continues to shine.

— Lisa Curtis, Forbes.com, 30 Aug. 2026
But a new study has found reliable evidence that this formative process involved more diverse species also making the transition.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 30 Aug. 2026

Definition of diverse

Adjective

These challenging conditions are precisely what make a summer off-road safari such a distinctive way to experience Iceland’s rugged interior.

— Gwen Nicol, Travel + Leisure, 29 Aug. 2026
Meghna Gulzar has a very distinctive voice and an ability to approach difficult subjects with both restraint and intensity.

— Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 28 Aug. 2026

Definition of distinctive

Adjective

Transplants of muscle stem cells are a promising avenue for research, having distinct advantages over other tissues in their ability to encourage the growth of new blood vessels and limitations on rapid growth.

— Mike McRae September 02, New Atlas, 3 Sep. 2026
Meanwhile, active adult rental has begun to emerge as a distinct property type.

— Nia Bowers, USA Today, 2 Sep. 2026

Definition of distinct

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