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Definitions

poles apart

ADJECTIVE

antithetical

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contradictory

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contrary contrasted converse counter inverse opposed opposite polarized

ADJECTIVE

different

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disparate dissimilar distinct divergent unalike unlike unsimilar

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a far cry from antithetic antithetical at odds at variance changed clashing contradistinct contradistinctive contrary contrasting contrastive discrepant like night and day opposed otherwise variant

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incommensurable incomparable inconsistent mismatched mismated unequal unrelated

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alike common identical like same similar uniform

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correspondent harmonious

ADJECTIVE

disparate

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contrasting discordant dissimilar distinct divergent diverse various

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at variance contrary discrepant distant far cry incommensurate incompatible inconsistent inconsonant like night and day separate unalike unequal unequivalent uneven unlike unsimilar

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agreeing alike like same similar uniform

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equal

ADJECTIVE

dissimilar

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antithetical contradictory disparate divergent diverse offbeat

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different unlike

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

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agreeing alike like similar

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same

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compatible equal matched related

ADJECTIVE

distinct

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discrete disparate dissimilar distinctive divergent diverse offbeat particular peculiar separate special specific unique various

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detached disunited especial individual separated several single sole unassociated unattached

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alike combined common commonplace equal general indefinite joined like normal ordinary same similar standard uniform unimportant usual

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ambiguous connected fuzzy hazy indistinct obscure resembling undefined vague

ADJECTIVE

distinctive

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cool extraordinary idiosyncratic offbeat original peculiar singular special weird

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characteristic diacritic diagnostic discrete distinguishing excellent far cry gnarly individual like night and day outstanding perfect proper separate single superior typical uncommon unreal wicked

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common commonplace normal ordinary regular usual

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resembling same similar standard

ADJECTIVE

divergent

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atypical conflicting contradictory contrary different disparate dissimilar diverse various

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diverging

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

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

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convergent

ADJECTIVE

incompatible

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conflicting inappropriate incongruous inconsistent irreconcilable unsuitable unsuited

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uncongenial

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adverse antipathetic antipodal antithetical clashing contrary counter disagreeing discordant discrepant disparate factious inadmissible incoherent inconformable inconsonant inconstant jarring marching to a different drummer mismatched night and day offbeat opposed opposite unadapted warring whale of difference

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appropriate consistent fitting harmonious proper suitable

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compatible consonant loving suited well-matched

ADJECTIVE

unequal

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differing uneven

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disparate dissimilar distant divergent diverse incommensurate like night and day mismatched not uniform odd unalike unequivalent unlike unmatched unsimilar variable various varying weird

Antonyms

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balanced equal even identical level matched same similar

ADJECTIVE

unlike

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dissimilar

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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 separate unalike unequal unrelated variant various weird

Antonyms

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alike like related same similar

ADVERB

differently

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individually negatively separately variously

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abnormally adversely antagonistically antithetically asymmetrically conflictingly contradictorily contrarily contrastingly contrastively discordantly disparately dissimilarly distinctively divergently diversely hostilely in a different manner incompatibly incongruously nonconformably on the contrary on the other hand oppositely uniquely unorthodoxly unusually vice versa

Antonyms

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together

NOUN

dissent

Synonyms

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discord dissension disunity objection opposition protest resistance schism strife

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bone clinker conflict contention denial difference disaccord dissidence flak hassle heresy heterodoxy nonconformism nonconformity refusal spat split unorthodoxy variance

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bone of contention bone to pick far cry misbelief nonagreement nonconcurrence nope sour note

Antonyms

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acceptance agreement approval concurrence harmony peace

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accord conformity orthodoxy

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authorization endorsement ratification sanction

Example Sentences

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"Both, poles apart in genre, did great business," he said.

From Barron's • Jan. 25, 2026

However, being ranked alongside meerkats and beavers doesn't mean our societies are the same - human society is poles apart.

From BBC • Dec. 10, 2025

I have read accounts by experts and scholars that are poles apart on these matters.

From Salon • May 21, 2023

“We were poles apart tonight . . . the quality of their kicking game, the quality of their skill-set, we just really battled to deal with.”

From Seattle Times • Oct. 31, 2020

There was no possibility of agreement—they were poles apart.

From The Wooden Horse by Walpole, Hugh, Sir

poles apart

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