unrelated

adjective

un·​re·​lat·​ed ˌən-ri-ˈlā-təd 

: not related: such as

a

: not connected by birth or family

They have the same last name but are unrelated.

b

: not connected in any way : discrete, separate

an unrelated incident

c

: not told

a previously unrelated tale

Examples of unrelated in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Although nicely scented to us humans, the strong, sweet perfume emanating from Dutch hyacinth flowers is off-putting to many animals, as is the fruity scent of the unrelated grape hyacinth, which deer and rabbits perceive as musky. — ABC News, 8 Sep. 2026

Given the resolution’s swift passage, which occurred without a public hearing at the board meeting, detractors signed up to testify about an unrelated item in order to voice their concerns. — Sharon Udasin, Sun Sentinel, 8 Sep. 2026

Simpson was later found liable for the deaths in a separate civil case and served nearly nine years in prison after he was convicted of armed robbery and other charges in an unrelated Las Vegas case. — Stephanie Nolasco, FOXNews.com, 7 Sep. 2026

Anyone with information in the two unrelated killings is asked to call CMPD’s Homicide Unit at 704-432-8477 (TIPS) and speak directly to a detective. — Mark Price, Charlotte Observer, 6 Sep. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1611, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for unrelated

• abdicated
• abrogated
• acclimated
• activated
• actuated
• adumbrated
• advocated
• aggravated
• aggregated
• agitated
• allocated
• alternated