Synonyms of dissimilarity

dissimilarity

noun

(ˌ)di(s)-ˌsi-mə-ˈler-ə-tē 

as in difference

the quality or state of being different

the effectiveness of a metaphor largely depends upon the superficial dissimilarity of the two things being compared

Synonyms & Similar Words

• difference
• distinctness
• distinctiveness
• diversity
• contrast
• distinction
• disparity
• discrepancy
• diverseness
• distance
• disagreement
• divergence
• unlikeness
• dissimilitude
• variation
• otherness
• variability
• disparateness
• variance
• deviance
• modification
• change
• distinguishability
• differentiability
• imbalance
• friction
• incongruity
• discordance
• incongruence
• discriminability
• discord
• inequality
• disunity
• conflict
• disproportion
• strife
• dichotomy
• incompatibility
• dissension
• dissent
• nonconformity
• dissidence
• incongruousness
• nonequivalence
• anomalousness

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• similarity
• resemblance
• community
• analogy
• sameness
• likeness
• identity
• agreement
• accordance
• conformity
• correspondence
• alikeness
• parallelism
• congruity
• similitude
• equality
• equivalence
• analogousness
• identicalness
• uniformity
• homogeneity
• equivalency
• homogeneousness

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of dissimilarity

The researchers found a small increase in occupational dissimilarity compared to older graduates, which could reflect early AI effects but also could just as easily be attributed to labor market trends, including employers’ and job-seekers’ reactions to noise about AI replacing workers. — Beatrice Nolan, Fortune, 2 Oct. 2025

But the primary dissimilarity from the remainder of the homestand is not the loss but rather the four runs. — Sam McDowell, Kansas City Star, 28 June 2025

In fact, some dissimilarity between Mojtaba and his father is a plus. — Akbar Ganji, Foreign Affairs, 13 Feb. 2025

Whether consumers are confused by the similarity (or dissimilarity) of the two designs goes to the heart of the dispute. — Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 30 July 2024