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

There are about a dozen other puzzle libraries in the Denver and Colorado Springs areas, according to a map on their website, which unites their often-unrelated residential hosts. — John Wenzel, Denver Post, 9 Oct. 2026

In an unrelated case last year, Stephen Miller asked the bureau to allow agents to go undercover in his Virginia neighborhood's political activist group, several sources with knowledge of the matter told CBS News. — Sarah N. Lynch, CBS News, 8 Oct. 2026

The measure drew support from numerous Cornell students and Ithaca residents, although some graduate students raised concerns that the restrictions were overly broad and could disrupt activities unrelated to Greek life. — James Cirrone, FOXNews.com, 8 Oct. 2026

The union’s current contract with Chicago Public Schools includes multiple provisions affecting parental rights and student gender identity that are unrelated to traditional subjects of bargaining. — Mailee Smith, Chicago Tribune, 8 Oct. 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