unlike

[uhn-lahyk]

adjective

1. different, dissimilar, or unequal; not alike.

   They contributed unlike sums to charity.

preposition

1. dissimilar to; different from.

   She is unlike my sister in many ways.

2. not typical or characteristic of.

   It is unlike her to enjoy herself so much.

noun

1. a person or thing differing from another or others.

unlike

/ ʌnˈlaɪk /

adjective

1. not alike; dissimilar or unequal; different

2. archaic,  unlikely

preposition

1. not like; not typical of

   unlike his father, he lacks intelligence

Other Word Forms

• unlikeness noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of unlike¹

First recorded in 1150–1200, unlike is from the Middle English word unlik. See un- ¹, like ¹

Example Sentences

Alani rounds out the group as the breezy, spiritually minded friend who, unlike everyone else, is not grinding to advance her career.

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But unlike Miami where it "arrived as a projection of leisure or spectacle", in Mumbai the "style resonated across various building typologies, including schools, cinemas, bungalows, petrol stations and banks," Mr Kumar said.

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But unlike a retirement account that can be divided or a house that can be sold in a divorce, embryos represent both the potential for life and lifelong financial obligations.

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“All this suggests that for AI companies, unlike dot-coms, the marginal cost of sales is relatively high, and the potential profit margin correspondingly thin,” Gave writes.

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Both strongly slow seismic waves, suggesting they contain materials or conditions unlike the surrounding mantle.

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