Meaning & Definition of Unlike in English

Detailed Definitions

• Definition: In contrast to; not similar to.

  Example Sentence: Unlike her brother, she is very adventurous.

• Definition: Dissimilar or different from.

  Example Sentence: The weather today is unlike any we've seen this year.

Etymology

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

Synonyms

Common Phrases and Expressions

• unlike any other: better or worse than all others in a particular category
• unlike yourself: not behaving in a typical or expected manner

Translations

• Spanish: a diferencia de

• French: contrairement à

• German: im Gegensatz zu

• Russian: в отличие от

Related Words

• like: similar in nature or character

• similar: having a resemblance in appearance or character

Slang Meanings of unlike

• Meaning: not your typical self

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

• Meaning: totally different

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