unlikeness

Thân thiện

The two siblings show a clear unlikeness in their facial features.

Definition

Noun: The state or quality of being unlike or dissimilar; a lack of resemblance or similarity between two or more things.

Usage

"Unlikeness" is a formal noun used to describe a fundamental difference or absence of shared characteristics. It is often used in comparative contexts to highlight a contrast. - The unlikeness between the two theories made them impossible to reconcile. - She was struck by the complete unlikeness of the twin brothers' personalities.

Examples

• The report detailed the in their approaches to problem-solving.
• Despite being raised in the same house, the in their values was profound.
• The artist emphasized the of the original scene to its painted representation.

Advanced Usage

• "A study in unlikeness": A phrase used to describe a comparison that highlights fundamental differences.
  • The essay was a study in unlikeness, contrasting the philosophies of the two leaders.

Variants and Related Words

• Unlike (preposition, adjective): Different from; not like.
  • His new painting is unlike anything he has done before.
• Dissimilarity (noun): A point or respect in which things differ.
  • The main dissimilarity lies in their chemical composition.

Synonyms

• Difference: The state or condition of being dissimilar or unlike.
• Disparity: A great difference, especially in a way that is unfair.
• Divergence: The process or state of separating or becoming different.
• Contrast: The state of being strikingly different from something else in juxtaposition or close association.

Antonyms

• Likeness: The fact or quality of being alike; resemblance.
• Similarity: The state or fact of being similar.
• Resemblance: The state of resembling or being alike.

Học thuật

Noun

1. dissimilarity evidenced by an absence of likeness

Từ đồng nghĩa

• dissimilitude