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Definition of unalike

unalike

/ˌʌn.əˈlaɪk/
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• adjective

1

Not alike; different or dissimilar in appearance, character, or nature.

Example

"Although they grew up in the same household, the two brothers are completely unalike in personality."

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• adverb

1

In a different or dissimilar manner; not in the same way.

Example

"The two departments operate unalike, yet both consistently meet their annual goals."

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Word Nuance & Usage

As an adjective, "unalike" is almost exclusively used predicatively after a linking verb (e.g., "the twins are unalike"), whereas "different" or "dissimilar" is used before a noun.

• Rhymes for unalike

• Nearby Words

unalienable
unalienably
unaligned
unalike
unalive
unalleviated
unallied

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Unalike. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/unalike
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