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

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Unrelated as an Adjective
Definitions of "Unrelated" as an adjective
Synonyms of "Unrelated" as an adjective (26 Words)
Usage Examples of "Unrelated" as an adjective
Associations of "Unrelated" (30 Words)

The synonyms of “Unrelated” are: separate, unconnected, independent, unattached, unassociated, unlinked, unallied, distinct, discrete, individual, uncoupled, irrelevant, immaterial, inapplicable, unconcerned, inapt, foreign, alien, extraneous, extrinsic, peripheral, off the subject, off the point, wide of the mark, not pertinent, not germane

Unrelated as an Adjective

Definitions of "Unrelated" as an adjective

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

Lacking a logical or causal relation.
Not related or linked.
Not connected by kinship.

Synonyms of "Unrelated" as an adjective (26 Words)

alien	Belonging to a foreign country. An alien* spacecraft.*
discrete	Individually separate and distinct. Speech sounds are produced as a continuous sound signal rather than discrete* units.*
distinct	Physically separate. A distinct* outline.*
extraneous	Irrelevant or unrelated to the subject being dealt with. The ballet struck me as extraneous* and somewhat out of keeping with the rest of the play.*
extrinsic	Not part of the essential nature of someone or something; coming or operating from outside. Looking for extrinsic* aid.*
foreign	Dealing with or relating to other countries. The quotation is a foreign* element imported into the work.*
immaterial	(often followed by `to’) lacking importance; not mattering one way or the other. The price was immaterial.
inapplicable	Not capable of being applied. Rules inapplicable* to day students.*
inapt	Not elegant or graceful in expression. A more inapt* name I cannot imagine.*
independent	Capable of standing syntactically alone as a complete sentence. I wanted to remain independent* in old age.*
individual	Characteristic of or meant for a single person or thing. They went their individual* ways.*
irrelevant	Not connected with or relevant to something. An irrelevant* comment.*
not germane	Relevant and appropriate.
not pertinent	Having precise or logical relevance to the matter at hand.
off the point	Not performing or scheduled for duties.
off the subject	In an unpalatable state.
peripheral	Related to the key issue but not of central importance. Energy is far from a peripheral* issue in the economy.*
separate	Separated according to race sex class or religion. He regards the study of literature as quite separate* from life.*
unallied	Not allied; having no allies.
unassociated	Not connected or associated. The issue is being raised by thousands of unassociated* individuals.*
unattached	Not associated in an exclusive sexual relationship. She began to wonder if he was unattached.
unconcerned	Showing a lack of worry or interest, especially when this is surprising or callous. The prisoner seems entirely unconcerned* as to the outcome of the examination.*
unconnected	Not joined together or to something else. The earth wire was left unconnected.
uncoupled	Having the coupling undone. The uncoupled* caboose rolled down the incline.*
unlinked	Not linked or connected; separate. Police say they ve identified an alleged serial killer behind three previously unlinked* murders.*
wide of the mark	Great in degree.

Usage Examples of "Unrelated" as an adjective

Households containing two or more unrelated people.
Unrelated facts.

Associations of "Unrelated" (30 Words)

absolutely	Totally and definitely; without question. You re absolutely* right.*
addle	Make (someone) unable to think clearly; confuse. Addled eggs.
alien	Not contained in or deriving from the essential nature of something. Alien beings.
all	To a complete degree or to the full or entire extent whole is often used informally for wholly. Dressed all* in black.*
altogether	Informal terms for nakedness. An altogether* new approach.*
befuddle	Be confusing or perplexing to; cause to be unable to think clearly. The logic used to arrive at this conclusion befuddles me.
collectively	In conjunction with; combined. The vast range of resources that the American people collectively* own.*
completely	To a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (`whole’ is often used informally for `wholly. You must be completely* mad.*
confound	Be confusing or perplexing to; cause to be unable to think clearly. He was forever confounding managerialism with idealism.
confuse	Make unclear, indistinct, or blurred. Her remarks confused the debate.
discomfit	Make (someone) feel uneasy or embarrassed. He was not noticeably discomfited by her tone.
disconcert	Cause to lose one’s composure. The abrupt change of subject disconcerted her.
discordant	(of a matched pair of subjects, especially twins) not having the same trait or disease. Views discordant* with present day ideas.*
disorder	Bring disorder to. The world s currency markets were in disorder.
embarrass	Cause to be embarrassed cause to feel self conscious. He would be embarrassed by estate duty.
entirely	Completely (often used for emphasis. We have an entirely* different outlook.*
foreign	Not belonging to that in which it is contained; introduced from an outside source. I suppose this all feels pretty foreign* to you.*
generic	Applicable to an entire class or group. Acetaminophen is the generic* form of the proprietary drug Tylenol.*
irrespective	Not taking (something) into account; regardless of. Child benefit is paid irrespective* of income levels.*
mystify	Make obscure or mysterious. Mystify the story.
outright	Without reservation or concealment. The impact killed four horses outright.
perfectly	Used for emphasis, especially in order to assert something that has been challenged or doubted. You re perfectly* right.*
perplex	Make more complicated. They were perplexing a subject plain in itself.
solely	Without any others being included or involved. He is solely* responsible for any debts the company may incur.*
thoroughly	Completely and absolutely good is sometimes used informally for thoroughly. We searched the files thoroughly.
totally	Completely; absolutely. A totally* new situation.*
unfamiliar	Not known or recognized. Be alert at night especially in unfamiliar* surroundings.*
unsuited	Not right or appropriate. He was totally unsuited* for the job.*
utterly	Completely and without qualification; used informally as intensifiers. Utterly miserable.
wholly	To a complete degree or to the full or entire extent whole is often used informally for wholly. She found herself given over wholly* to sensation.*