Unlike

/ˌʌnˈlaɪk/

Meaning & Definition

adjective

Not similar; dissimilar.

They have unlike interests, which sometimes makes it hard to find common ground.

preposition

Used to indicate that two or more things are different from each other.

Unlike his brother, he prefers quiet evenings at home.

In contrast to; not similar to.

The weather today is unlike anything we've experienced this year.

Not similar in appearance or character; different.

Unlike other cats, this one loves to play in water.

Middle English: from un- ‘not’ + like.

unlike any other

better or worse than all others in a particular category

unlike yourself

not behaving in a typical or expected manner

similar in nature or character

similar

having a resemblance in appearance or character

not your typical self

She's been acting unlike lately; something must be bothering her.

totally different

This party is unlike anything I've ever been to.