The Opposite(Antonym) of “similar”
The antonyms of similar are different, dissimilar, and unrelated. These words describe things that are not alike or have no connection.
Explore all Antonyms of “similar”
Definitions and Examples of different, dissimilar, unrelated
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
Not the same as another or each other; unlike in nature, form, or quality.
Example
She has a different taste in music than her sister.
Not alike; different in nature, quality, or form.
Example
Although they were twins, their personalities were dissimilar.
Having no connection or relationship; not related by blood or marriage.
Example
The two incidents were completely unrelated.
Key Differences: different vs dissimilar vs unrelated
- 1Different is a general term that describes things that are not the same.
- 2Dissimilar is a more specific term that describes things that are different in nature, quality, or form.
- 3Unrelated is a relational term that describes things that have no connection or relationship.
Effective Usage of different, dissimilar, unrelated
- 1Comparing Things: Use different and dissimilar to compare things that are not alike.
- 2Clarifying Relationships: Use unrelated to clarify that two things have no connection or relationship.
- 3Avoiding Confusion: Use these antonyms to avoid confusion when describing things that are not similar.
Remember this!
The antonyms of similar are different, dissimilar, and unrelated. Use different and dissimilar to compare things that are not alike, unrelated to clarify that two things have no connection or relationship. Use these antonyms to avoid confusion when describing things that are not similar.
