Synonyms of disparate

disparate

adjective

ˈdi-sp(ə-)rət 

as in diverse

being not of the same kind

disparate notions among adults and adolescents about when middle age begins

Synonyms & Similar Words

• diverse
• different
• distinctive
• distinct
• distinguishable
• dissimilar
• other
• varied
• various
• distant
• several
• divergent
• unlike
• mixed
• unalike
• differentiable
• nonidentical
• miscellaneous
• sundry
• variant
• alternative
• individual
• alternate
• unequal
• disproportionate
• single
• discriminable
• particular
• divers
• peculiar

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• similar
• same
• parallel
• identical
• like
• kindred
• indistinguishable
• equal
• kin
• related
• alike
• equivalent
• comparable
• analogous
• homogeneous
• selfsame
• tantamount
• homologous
• uniform
• homogenous
• akin
• homological

Synonym Chooser

How is the word disparate different from other adjectives like it?

Some common synonyms of disparate are different, divergent, diverse, and various. While all these words mean "unlike in kind or character," disparate emphasizes incongruity or incompatibility.

disparate notions of freedom

When can different be used instead of disparate?

The words different and disparate are synonyms, but do differ in nuance. Specifically, different may imply little more than separateness but it may also imply contrast or contrariness.

different foods

When is it sensible to use divergent instead of disparate?

In some situations, the words divergent and disparate are roughly equivalent. However, divergent implies movement away from each other and unlikelihood of ultimate meeting or reconciliation.

went on to pursue divergent careers

In what contexts can diverse take the place of disparate?

While the synonyms diverse and disparate are close in meaning, diverse implies both distinctness and marked contrast.

such diverse interests as dancing and football

When could various be used to replace disparate?

While in some cases nearly identical to disparate, various stresses the number of sorts or kinds.

tried various methods

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of disparate

But all of my stuff comes from disparate things. —Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 29 Sep. 2025

Anderson is a rare and rangy breed of cinematic maximalist—a satirical quasi-historian and pop-cultural magpie with a gift for weaving disparate influences into a marvellously unruly synthesis. —Justin Chang, New Yorker, 26 Sep. 2025

The beams of this sturdy plot structure support the freewheeling improv performances that take place within, allowing for a final seamless narrative where all the disparate subplots converge. —Thr Staff, HollywoodReporter, 25 Sep. 2025

Her credits include performing at the Grand Ole Opry and collaborating with such disparate artists as Zach Bryan, Joe Jonas, Lana Del Rey, Post Malone, Shakey Graves, The Black Keys and dance music DJ Diplo. —George Varga, San Diego Union-Tribune, 21 Sep. 2025

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