UNLIKE Synonyms: 52 Similar and Opposite Words

unlike

adjective

ˌən-ˈlīk

Definition of unlike

as in different

being not of the same kind you're trying to compare very unlike things—like those proverbial apples and oranges

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Recent Examples of unlike Or the move could have been to help the calf stay afloat—unlike adults, young sperm whales tend to sink and need to swim harder to reach the surface to breathe. — Jackie Flynn Mogensen, Scientific American, 26 Mar. 2026 Extreme cold is especially dangerous for donkeys because unlike horses, donkeys don’t have the natural oils in their coats that repel moisture, Vargas said. — Elissa Jorgensen, Dallas Morning News, 26 Jan. 2026 What’s more, plastic—unlike glass and aluminum—loses its functionality when it’s recycled. — Judith Enck, Time, 1 Dec. 2025 But unlike diamonds, where the molecular structure is extremely compact, Robson’s material contained a huge number of large cavities, suggesting this could lead to the creation of new materials. — Katie Hunt, CNN Money, 8 Oct. 2025 See All Example Sentences for unlike

Recent Examples of Synonyms for unlike

Adjective

For those familiar with the book or movie, the musical brings a different experience to the familiar story.

— Dillon Thomas, CBS News, 21 Aug. 2026
A lot of the issues revolved around who exactly represented Diomandé at different times of his career, with legal cases slowing down proceedings.

— Ben Church, CNN Money, 21 Aug. 2026

Definition of different

Adjective

These colleagues have a distinctive feel for news in their hometown.

— Scott Lebar, Sacbee.com, 22 Aug. 2026
Or even last summer when their response to the magic of Bilbao was to become Best Practice FC again, and hope that Thomas Frank could replicate the distinctive culture of Brentford in N17.

— Jack Pitt-Brooke, New York Times, 22 Aug. 2026

Definition of distinctive

Adjective

But thanks to Chris Mundy’s Lanterns, that initial promise of empowering creatives to bring their own distinct voices to the DCU has now been realized beyond dispute.

— Brian Davids, HollywoodReporter, 19 Aug. 2026
Both West Coast indie presses are forging distinct, commercially viable paths outside the traditional New York publishing bubble.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 19 Aug. 2026

Definition of distinct

Adjective

Six other co-conspirators who bought remains from Lodge have also pleaded guilty and received sentences.

— CBS News, CBS News, 19 Aug. 2026
Cities and smaller communities across the country are competing for remote workers with thousands of dollars in cash, housing assistance, coworking memberships, and other perks designed to make relocating a little easier.

— Meggen Harris, Forbes.com, 19 Aug. 2026