Unlikeness — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

adjective noun /ˌən-ˈlīk/ un·like

Meaning & Definition of Unlikeness

Unlikeness (adjective)

  1. not like
  2. marked by lack of resemblance, different
  3. marked by inequality, unequal

Unlikeness (noun) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. the quality or state of being different

    "because of the general unlikeness of their features, I was surprised to learn that they are brothers"

    similar: contrast, difference, disagreement, discrepancy, disparateness, disparity, dissimilarity, dissimilitude, distance, distinction, distinctiveness, distinctness, diverseness, diversity, otherness
    related: deviance, divergence, differentiability, discriminability, distinguishability, change, modification, variation, conflict, discord, discordance, dissension, dissent, dissidence, disunity, friction, strife, variability, variance, anomalousness, dichotomy, incompatibility, incongruence, incongruity, incongruousness, nonconformity, disproportion, imbalance, inequality, nonequivalence
    opposite: alikeness, analogousness, analogy, community, likeness, resemblance, sameness, similarity
    near: identicalness, identity, accordance, agreement, conformity, congruity, correspondence, parallelism, similitude, equality, equivalence, equivalency, homogeneity, homogeneousness, uniformity

Related Entry: Unlike (adjective)

Unlike is a different word from Unlikeness. The synonyms below are for unlike, not for unlikeness.

  1. being not of the same kind

    "you're trying to compare very unlike things—like those proverbial apples and oranges"

    similar: different, disparate, dissimilar, distant, distinct, distinctive, distinguishable, diverse, nonidentical, other, unalike
    related: divers, miscellaneous, mixed, several, sundry, variant, varied, various, differentiable, discriminable, alternate, alternative, individual, particular, peculiar, single, disproportionate, divergent, unequal
    opposite: alike, identical, indistinguishable, kin, kindred, like, parallel, same, similar
    near: equal, selfsame, equivalent, tantamount, akin, analogous, comparable, homological, homologous, related, homogeneous, homogenous, uniform

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Unlikeness

The most common words with a similar meaning to Unlikeness:

contrast, difference, disagreement, discrepancy, disparateness, disparity, dissimilarity, dissimilitude, distance, distinction, distinctiveness, distinctness, diverseness, diversity, otherness

Antonyms & Opposite Words for Unlikeness

Words with the opposite meaning of Unlikeness:

alikeness, analogousness, analogy, community, likeness, resemblance, sameness, similarity

Related Words for Unlikeness

deviance, divergence, differentiability, discriminability, distinguishability, change, modification, variation, conflict, discord, discordance, dissension, dissent, dissidence, disunity, friction, strife, variability, variance, anomalousness, dichotomy, incompatibility, incongruence, incongruity, incongruousness, nonconformity, disproportion, imbalance, inequality, nonequivalence

Near Antonyms of Unlikeness

identicalness, identity, accordance, agreement, conformity, congruity, correspondence, parallelism, similitude, equality, equivalence, equivalency, homogeneity, homogeneousness, uniformity

Word Forms of Unlikeness

Derived words: unlikeness (noun)

Origin & Etymology of Unlikeness

First known use: 13th century

Frequently Asked Questions about Unlikeness

What does "Unlikeness" mean?

"Unlikeness" means not like. As an an adjective and a noun, it is defined as: not like.

What is another word for "Unlikeness"?

Other words for "Unlikeness" include contrast, difference, disagreement, discrepancy, disparateness, disparity, dissimilarity and dissimilitude. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Unlikeness" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Unlikeness"?

There are 45 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Unlikeness". Common alternatives include contrast, difference, disagreement, discrepancy, disparateness, disparity, dissimilarity, dissimilitude, distance and distinction.

What is the opposite of "Unlikeness"?

Antonyms of "Unlikeness" include alikeness, analogousness, analogy, community, likeness, resemblance, sameness and similarity. Near antonyms include identicalness, identity, accordance and agreement.

How do you use "Unlikeness" in a sentence?

Examples of "Unlikeness" in a sentence: "because of the general unlikeness of their features, I was surprised to learn that they are brothers".

Is "Unlikeness" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Unlikeness" can be used as an adjective and a noun, depending on the context.

How do you pronounce "Unlikeness"?

"Unlikeness" is pronounced /ˌən-ˈlīk/ and divided into syllables as un·like.

What is the origin of the word "Unlikeness"?

First known use: 13th century.