unlike

[uhn-lahyk] / ʌnˈlaɪk /

ADJECTIVE

different

Synonyms

STRONG

dissimilar

WEAK

apples and oranges clashing conflicting contradictory contrary contrasted discordant disharmonious disparate dissonant distant distinct divergent diverse far cry from heterogeneous hostile incompatible incongruous inconsistent mismatched not alike offbeat opposed opposite poles apart separate unalike unequal unrelated variant various weird

Antonyms

WEAK

alike like related same similar

Example Sentences

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Yet, unlike Godot, the broader disappointment of no peace deal yet, or even an extension of the 54-day truce that has kept the U.S.

From Barron's • Jun. 1, 2026

Their Paradise Cove condo is not unlike the home one of the main characters inhabits 30 years later in the book’s second half.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 1, 2026

Now, Lotus is attempting to mount a comeback unlike any in its 74-year history.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 31, 2026

Trump has not openly endorsed a candidate in this election, unlike some other votes in the region.

From BBC • May 31, 2026

The school was unlike any she’d ever known, and she was pretty certain Charlotte was going to make her life there as difficult as possible.

From "City Spies" by James Ponti

unlike

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