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Definitions

unrelated

ADJECTIVE
independent; different
Synonyms
STRONGEST
extraneous inappropriate irrelevant unconnected
WEAK
beside the point dissimilar inapplicable irrelative mismatched nongermane not germane not kin not kindred not related separate unassociated unattached unlike
Antonyms
STRONGEST
appropriate necessary pertinent relevant
WEAK
dependent related

Example Sentences

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Bondi was fired for unrelated reasons on April 2.

From Salon • Apr. 6, 2026

While under arrest on charges unrelated to Cynthia’s case, Hardee asked to speak with Ford.

From Slate • Apr. 6, 2026

Importantly, these patterns have appeared repeatedly across unrelated languages in different parts of the world.

From Science Daily • Apr. 5, 2026

This is understood to be unrelated to the investigation, and he is still in the Navy.

From BBC • Apr. 1, 2026

Australian languages and New Guinea’s Papuan languages are unrelated not only to Asian languages but also to each other, except for some spread of vocabulary in both directions across Torres Strait.

From "Guns, Germs, and Steel: The Fates of Human Societies" by Jared M. Diamond