Unresemblance

C2 16+
Pronunciation Definitions Examples Grammatical Forms Origin and Evolution

Pronunciation: /ʌnrɪˈzɛmbləns/

Definitions of unresemblance

noun a word that represents a person, place, thing, or idea

Example Sentences

A1 There was an unresemblance between the two paintings.

A2 The unresemblance between the twins was striking.

B1 The unresemblance in their personalities made it hard to believe they were siblings.

B2 The unresemblance in their features made it difficult to determine if they were related.

C1 The unresemblance in their mannerisms hinted at a deeper family secret.

C2 The unresemblance between the suspect and the witness cast doubt on the accuracy of the identification.

Examples of unresemblance in a Sentence

formal There was an unresemblance between the two paintings, indicating they were not by the same artist.

informal I noticed an unresemblance between the twins, even though they are siblings.

slang The unresemblance between the two cars was striking, one was a sports car and the other was a minivan.

figurative The unresemblance in their personalities made it hard to believe they were best friends.

Grammatical Forms of unresemblance

plural

unresemblances

comparative

more unresemblant

superlative

most unresemblant

present tense

unresemblance

future tense

will unresemble

perfect tense

has unresembled

continuous tense

is unresembling

singular

unresemblance

positive degree

unresemblance

infinitive

to unresemble

gerund

unresembling

participle

unresembled

Origin and Evolution of unresemblance

First Known Use: 1601 year
Language of Origin: English
Story behind the word: The word 'unresemblance' is derived from the prefix 'un-' meaning 'not' and the noun 'resemblance' meaning 'similarity or likeness'. It is used to indicate a lack of similarity or likeness.
Evolution of the word: The word 'unresemblance' has likely evolved from the Middle English period when prefixes like 'un-' were commonly used to negate the meaning of a word. Over time, the word has become less commonly used in favor of simpler terms like 'dissimilarity' or 'contrast'.