Pronunciation: /ʌnəˈlaɪk/

Definitions of unalike

adjective not alike; different

Example Sentences

A1 Apples and oranges are unalike fruits.

A2 The two siblings were unalike in personality.

B1 Their teaching styles were unalike, but both effective.

B2 The two paintings were unalike in style, one abstract and the other realistic.

C1 The two political parties were unalike in their approach to healthcare reform.

C2 The two novels were unalike in tone and structure, one dark and introspective, the other light-hearted and whimsical.

adverb in a way that shows differences or dissimilarities

Example Sentences

A1 My twin sister and I are unalike in many ways.

A2 The two cars are unalike in color and size.

B1 Their teaching styles are unalike, but both effective.

B2 The two companies are unalike in their approach to customer service.

C1 The two novels are unalike in genre and writing style.

C2 The two political parties are unalike in their ideologies and policies.

Examples of unalike in a Sentence

formal The two siblings were unalike in every way, from their appearance to their personalities.

informal My two best friends are totally unalike - one is outgoing and the other is shy.

slang Those two cars are unalike, one is a sleek sports car and the other is a clunky old sedan.

figurative Their opinions were unalike, like two ships passing in the night, never quite meeting in agreement.

Grammatical Forms of unalike

past tense

unliked

plural

unalikes

comparative

more unalike

superlative

most unalike

present tense

unlike

future tense

will unlike

perfect tense

have unliked

continuous tense

is unliking

singular

unalike

positive degree

unalike

infinitive

to unlike

gerund

unliking

participle

unliked

Origin and Evolution of unalike

First Known Use: 1250 year
Language of Origin: Old English
Story behind the word: The word 'unalike' originated from the Old English word 'unalic' which means 'not alike'.
Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'unalike' has retained its original meaning of 'not alike' but has also come to be used in a broader sense to indicate differences or dissimilarities between things or people.