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 The two girls could not be more unalike, and are not friends. — Dennis Harvey, Variety, 22 Sep. 2025 The two sisters weren’t completely unalike in their appearance. — Tessa Hadley, The New Yorker, 23 June 2024 So many common ingredients, treated wildly unalike. — Scott Hocker, TheWeek, 14 Apr. 2026 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 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 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

Recent Examples of Synonyms for unalike

Adjective

As the match enters a hydration break, Austria — which has already gone for broke with four substitutions this half — will have to try something different to rally.

— Ashley Mowreader, NBC news, 3 July 2026
Researchers then move the ion to different locations above the chip by adjusting voltages on the trap electrodes.

— Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 3 July 2026

Definition of different

Adjective

The market sees diverse approaches from infrastructure, authorization, and security vendors, alongside consolidation through acquisitions and open-source initiatives.

— Janakiram MSV, Forbes.com, 6 July 2026
The Adayar Eco Park, a green lung that hugs an estuary, is nearby and worth a visit for its diverse flora and fauna.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 5 July 2026

Definition of diverse

Adjective

Tabby coated cats have a distinctive 'M'-shaped mark on their foreheads.

— Madeline Gunderson, USA Today, 5 July 2026
The restaurants are also rated highly for their traditional chile relleno and for the distinctive fish or shrimp tacos with chipotle sauce and mango pico de gallo.

— Bud Kennedy, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 4 July 2026

Definition of distinctive

Adjective

Honda's vehicles feature a distinct design language and identity that evolves without deviating from the brand's ethos.

— Charles Singh, USA Today, 2 July 2026
Each of them hold their own distinct style and personality, with something for everyone, not just in the glass, but in the atmosphere.

— Brad Japhe, Forbes.com, 1 July 2026

Definition of distinct

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