DISSIMILAR: Synonyms and Related Words. What is Another Word for DISSIMILAR?

Need another word that means the same as “dissimilar”? Find 14 synonyms and 30 related words for “dissimilar” in this overview.

The synonyms of “Dissimilar” are: unalike, different, differing, unlike, varying, variant, various, diverse, heterogeneous, disparate, unrelated, distinct, contrasting, contradictory

Dissimilar as an Adjective

Definitions of "Dissimilar" as an adjective

According to the Oxford Dictionary of English, “dissimilar” as an adjective can have the following definitions:

• Not similar.
• Not the same; different.
• Marked by dissimilarity.
• Not alike or similar.

Synonyms of "Dissimilar" as an adjective (14 Words)

contradictory	In disagreement. Politically he exhibited contradictory behaviour.
contrasting	Strikingly different; tending to contrast. Contrasting or contrastive colors.
different	Differing from all others; not ordinary. This new music is certainly different but I don t really like it.
differing	Not the same as each other; dissimilar. Widely differing circumstances.
disparate	Including markedly dissimilar elements. Disparate ideas.
distinct	Readily distinguishable by the senses. The word nationalism is used in at least two distinct senses.
diverse	Distinctly dissimilar or unlike. A person of diverse talents.
heterogeneous	Incommensurable through being of different kinds, degrees, or dimensions. The population of the United States is vast and heterogeneous.
unalike	(of two or more subjects) differing from each other; not similar. As unalike as two people could be.
unlike	Marked by dissimilarity. They seemed utterly unlike despite being twins.
unrelated	Lacking a logical or causal relation. Unrelated facts.
variant	Differing from a norm or standard. A variant spelling.
various	Having or showing different properties or qualities. His grievances were many and various.
varying	Differing in size, amount, degree, or nature. The varying angles of roof slope.

Usage Examples of "Dissimilar" as an adjective

• A pump not dissimilar to those once found on every farm.
• A group of very dissimilar people.
• Took different (or dissimilar) approaches to the problem.
• Their understanding of the world is not so dissimilar from our own.
• A collection of dissimilar nations lacking overall homogeneity.
• The pleasures of the romance novel are not dissimilar from those of the chocolate bar.

Associations of "Dissimilar" (30 Words)

assorted	Of various sorts put together; miscellaneous. Assorted sizes.
changed	Changed in constitution or structure or composition by metamorphism. Changed styles of dress.
contrastingly	In a contrasting manner.
different	Not the same as another or each other; unlike in nature, form, or quality. Try something deliciously different.
differently	In a novel and unusual way. We work differently from other developers.
disparate	Including markedly dissimilar elements. They inhabit disparate worlds of thought.
diverse	Many and different. Celebrities as diverse as Bob Hope and Bob Dylan.
diversity	A range of different things. Equality and diversity should be supported for their own sake.
eclectic	Someone who selects according to the eclectic method. Universities offering an eclectic mix of courses.
heterogeneous	Originating outside the body. A large and heterogeneous collection.
manifold	A lightweight paper used with carbon paper to make multiple copies. The exhaust manifold.
miscellaneous	Consisting of a haphazard assortment of different kinds. Miscellaneous accessories.
miscellany	A collection containing a variety of sorts of things. A miscellany of houses.
mixed	(of an assessment of, reaction to, or feeling about something) containing a mixture of both favourable and negative elements. Crab on a bed of mixed salad.
motley	Make motley color with different colors. Life size mannequins in full motley.
multifaceted	Having many sides. The diamond s multifaceted surface.
multifarious	Having many varied parts or aspects. Multifarious interests.
multiplicity	A large number. The demand for higher education depends on a multiplicity of factors.
pastiche	An artistic work consisting of a medley of pieces imitating various sources. The operetta is a pastiche of 18th century style.
pluralism	A form of society in which the members of minority groups maintain their independent cultural traditions.
potpourri	A mixture of dried petals and spices placed in a bowl to perfume a room. He played a potpourri of tunes from Gilbert and Sullivan.
protean	Tending or able to change frequently or easily. Eyes of that baffling protean grey which is never twice the same.
respective	Belonging or relating separately to each of two or more people or things. The respective club members.
sundry	Various items not important enough to be mentioned individually. Sundry sciences commonly known as social.
unlike	Marked by dissimilarity. They seemed utterly unlike despite being twins.
varied	Incorporating a number of different types or elements; showing variation or variety. Varied ethnic traditions of the immigrants.
variegation	The act of introducing variety (especially in investments or in the variety of goods and services offered.
variety	A collection containing a variety of sorts of things. The range and variety of his work is amazing.
various	Different from one another; of different kinds or sorts. His disguises are many and various.
vary	Be at variance with; be out of line with. The properties vary in price.