Dissimilar (Adjective)
Meaning 1
Not similar; "a group of very dissimilar people"; "a pump not dissimilar to those once found on every farm"; "their understanding of the world is not so dissimilar from our own"; "took different (or dissimilar) approaches to the problem".
Classification
All adjective clusters.
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Meaning 2
Not alike or similar; "as unalike as two people could be".
Classification
All adjective clusters.
Examples
- The twins were dissimilar in both appearance and personality, despite being born on the same day.
- The two artists had dissimilar styles, one preferring realism and the other abstract expressionism.
- The dissimilar cultures of the two countries made it difficult for the tourists to adjust to the local customs.
- The dissimilar backgrounds of the two friends made their friendship all the more remarkable.
- The dissimilar flavors of the two dishes complemented each other perfectly, creating a unique culinary experience.