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unlike Synonyms

Another word for unlike

Choosing another word for unlike depends on context, so the 15 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 4 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• preposition (Context 1)

Different from; not similar to.

Usage Example

"contrary to her older brother, she prefers studying quiet subjects in the library."

Strong
contrary to
in contrast to
as opposed to

• adjective (Context 2)

Dissimilar, different, or not equal in character, appearance, or quality.

Usage Example

"In magnetism, dissimilar poles attract each other while similar poles repel."

Strongest
dissimilar
different
disparate
Strong
distinct
divergent
unequal
contrasting
diverse
opposite
heterogeneous

• verb (Context 3)

To withdraw or remove one's previously registered approval or 'like' from a post, page, or piece of digital content (on social media or the internet).

Usage Example

"She quickly unliked the photo after realizing she had tapped the screen by accident."

Strong
unfavorite

• noun (Context 4)

A person or thing that is different from or dissimilar to another.

Usage Example

"The study compares likes and unlikes across several distinct linguistic families."

Strong
opposite
antithesis

Opposites of unlike

The opposite of unlike shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

like
alike
similar
identical
same
equal
match
matching
See all opposites of unlike

• Nearby Words

unlicensed
unlighted
unlikable
unlike
unliked
unlikelihood
unlikeliness

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Unlike. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/unlike
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