Definitions

dissimilar

[dih-sim-uh-ler, dis-sim-] / dɪˈsɪm ə lər, dɪsˈsɪm- /

ADJECTIVE

not alike; not capable of comparison

Synonyms

STRONGEST

antithetical contradictory disparate divergent diverse offbeat

STRONG

different unlike

WEAK

antonymous contrary distant far cry heterogeneous individual like night and day march to a different drummer mismatched mismated not similar opposite poles apart unequal unique unrelated unsimilar various weird

Antonyms

STRONGEST

agreeing alike like similar

STRONG

same

WEAK

compatible equal matched related

Example Sentences

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In this way, Knicks fans aren’t dissimilar to the investors that have been clamoring for years that Madison Square Garden Sports is undervalued.

From Barron's • Jun. 18, 2026

Niall and Ruben — whose respective mothers are romantic partners — call themselves brothers but they couldn’t be more dissimilar.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 23, 2026

So I think we’re well situated in the United States to have a simple message in 2026—not dissimilar to Hungary—about corruption and the cost-of-living crisis.

From Slate • Apr. 20, 2026

Although we do not have quite as many white Easters as white Christmases, the chances are not too dissimilar.

From BBC • Apr. 4, 2026

So it would appear that by independent paths, both the professional and the amateur analyst reached conclusions not dissimilar.

From "In Cold Blood" by Truman Capote

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