dissimilar
adjective
dis·sim·i·lar
(ˌ)di(s)-ˈsi-mə-lər 
-ˈsim-lər
: not the same or similar : different or unalike
people with dissimilar backgrounds
dissimilar materials
The responsibilities of the resident were not dissimilar to those of the intern …—
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The two movies are very dissimilar.
The writers have dissimilar backgrounds.
The question is not dissimilar to one asked earlier.
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They were impressed by how dissimilar the two boys were—the older one sensitive and introverted, the little one active and outgoing.
—Gideon Lewis-Kraus, The New Yorker, 24 Feb. 2025
In reality, however, the two experiences couldn’t be more dissimilar.
—Houston Mitchell, Los Angeles Times, 2 Oct. 2024
While the batter for cheesecake is pretty straightforward to make, and not too dissimilar from other cakes, how it's baked is a little particular.
—Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 22 Feb. 2025
That can’t be too dissimilar to how Arteta and his squad are feeling now; unfortunately, the odds aren’t offering much comfort.
—Julia Ranney, The Athletic, 14 Feb. 2025
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Gideon Lewis-Kraus, The New Yorker, 24 Feb. 2025
In reality, however, the two experiences couldn’t be more dissimilar.
—Houston Mitchell, Los Angeles Times, 2 Oct. 2024
While the batter for cheesecake is pretty straightforward to make, and not too dissimilar from other cakes, how it's baked is a little particular.
—Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 22 Feb. 2025
That can’t be too dissimilar to how Arteta and his squad are feeling now; unfortunately, the odds aren’t offering much comfort.
—Julia Ranney, The Athletic, 14 Feb. 2025
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“Dissimilar.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/dissimilar. Accessed 12 Mar. 2025.
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dissimilar
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dis·sim·i·lar
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