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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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Over the next several hours, the investigation unfolded unlike any Tamasi had seen in her six years examining crime scenes—or her 19 years in law enforcement.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 5, 2026

Like graphene, it forms layered structures, but unlike graphene, it is a semiconductor.

From Science Daily • Apr. 5, 2026

Lawrence, who worked with him on his adaptation of Hiaasen’s “Bad Monkey,” describes him as surprisingly modest, entirely unlike his swaggering creations.

From Salon • Apr. 5, 2026

It gave multiple generations the assurance that we couldn’t easily be deported, unlike others we knew who didn’t have the good fortune to be born here.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 4, 2026

He looks so tired and unlike his usual vibrant self, worn down after everything that happened today.

From "The Sea in Winter" by Christine Day