dissimilar

[ dih-sim-uh-ler, dis-sim- ]

adjective

1. not similar; unlike; different.

   Synonyms: individual, diverse, disparate, distinct

dissimilar

/ dɪˈsɪmɪlə /

adjective

1. not alike; not similar; different

Derived Forms

• disˈsimilarly, adverb

Other Words From

• dis·simi·lar·ly adverb

Word History and Origins

Origin of dissimilar¹

First recorded in 1615–25; dis- ¹ + similar

Example Sentences

Unfortunately, Republicans here have attacked Prop 1 with cruel anti-trans messaging, not at all dissimilar to the dehumanizing language they’ve levied against transgender Americans in ads playing out in so many other states.

From Slate

And in all honesty, that part wasn't too dissimilar to what I've always been doing, because hair and makeup and costume have always been very important to me.

From Salon

Lainey has found huge success over the last few years with a style not dissimilar to yours.

From Los Angeles Times

However, he has an Instagram and an iPhone and is a writer, which makes me feel like he isn’t too dissimilar to me after all.

From Los Angeles Times

He said the infected cows he has seen are not dissimilar to people who are suffering from a typical flu: “They don’t look so hot.”

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• antithetical
• contradictory
• disparate
• divergent
• diverse
• offbeat