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

Example Sentences

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The US and Iran have sent divergent messages, with Tehran insisting on steep conditions for progress, even as President Donald Trump again voiced optimism, telling reporters a deal "could happen... over the weekend".

From Barron's • Jun. 4, 2026

The divergent path might widen in the years ahead.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 11, 2026

But the alliance soon unravelled as they pursued divergent political agendas.

From BBC • May 11, 2026

Uncertainty, divergent sector returns and high index concentration make active investment management more valuable.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 22, 2026

Somehow, two divergent points of view hadn’t resulted in yelling and screaming and hurt feelings.

From "When Dimple Met Rishi" by Sandhya Menon

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