divergent

[dih-vur-juhnt, dahy-] / dɪˈvɜr dʒənt, daɪ- /

ADJECTIVE

differing

Synonyms

STRONGEST

atypical conflicting contradictory contrary different disparate dissimilar diverse various

STRONG

diverging

WEAK

aberrant abnormal anomalous antithetical deviating disagreeing dissonant distant factional factious irregular off-key opposite poles apart separate unalike unequal unlike unnatural unsimilar untypical variant

Antonyms

STRONGEST

agreeing alike conforming correspondent equal harmonious homogeneous like normal same similar standard uniform

WEAK

convergent

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Under Teddy Bergman’s direction, the actors bring different dimensions to their divergent characters.

From The Wall Street Journal

Her style is confrontational and seemingly fearless, often provoking hugely divergent reactions from critics and fans.

From Los Angeles Times

Although their paths seem to be widely divergent, Vernice and Annie’s common desire for love, connection and purpose resonates deeply, which promises to make “Kin” a balm for readers’ fractured spirits in these divided times.

From Los Angeles Times

Also revealing are gold and bitcoin’s divergent reactions to geopolitical risk.

From MarketWatch

What’s more, different private funds can claim wildly divergent valuations on identical assets.

From The Wall Street Journal

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