Unassociated: meaning, definitions and examples
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unassociated
[ ˌʌnəˈsoʊ.siˌeɪtɪd ]
feeling
Not connected or related to something else.
Synonyms
disassociated, unaffiliated, unconnected.
Which Synonym Should You Choose?
Word | Description / Examples |
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unassociated |
Use this word when referring to things or people that have no connection with each other, typically implying a complete lack of relationship or relevance.
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unconnected |
This word is ideal when describing things or people that have no link or relationship to each other, often used in a practical or everyday context.
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disassociated |
This word is suitable when describing something or someone that has been separated from a previous association, often with an implication of a deliberate break. May have a slightly negative or formal tone.
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unaffiliated |
Best used when referring to a person or entity that does not have formal ties or membership with an organization or group. Often relevant in professional or academic contexts.
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Examples of usage
- He felt unassociated with the rest of the group.
- She preferred to remain unassociated with any political party.
- The decision was made unassociated with any external influences.
organization
Not officially or formally connected or linked to a particular group or organization.
Synonyms
autonomous, independent, unaffiliated.
Which Synonym Should You Choose?
Word | Description / Examples |
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unassociated |
Use this word when referring to something that does not have any connection or relationship with another thing.
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independent |
Use this for situations where someone or something functions without reliance on others, often implying self-sufficiency.
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unaffiliated |
This word is best used when describing someone or something that is not formally connected to a group or organization.
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autonomous |
This word is appropriate when describing an entity, person, or machine that operates independently, often with its own governing rules or mechanisms.
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Examples of usage
- The club is open to all, including unassociated individuals.
- They are unassociated with any specific company or brand.
Translations
Translations of the word "unassociated" in other languages:
🇵🇹 não associado
🇮🇳 असंबद्ध
🇩🇪 nicht zugeordnet
🇮🇩 tidak terkait
🇺🇦 незв'язаний
🇵🇱 niepowiązany
🇯🇵 関連付けられていない
🇫🇷 non associé
🇪🇸 no asociado
🇹🇷 ilişkisiz
🇰🇷 연결되지 않음
🇸🇦 غير مرتبط
🇨🇿 nepřidružený
🇸🇰 nepridružený
🇨🇳 未关联
🇸🇮 nepovezan
🇮🇸 óskyldur
🇰🇿 байланыссыз
🇬🇪 არასაკავშირო
🇦🇿 əlaqəli deyil
🇲🇽 no asociado
Etymology
The word 'unassociated' is formed by adding the prefix 'un-' meaning 'not' to the word 'associated'. The term 'associate' originates from the Latin word 'associare', which means 'to join with'. Over time, 'associate' came to signify a connection or relationship between things. By adding the prefix 'un-', the opposite meaning of not being connected or related is created, resulting in the word 'unassociated'.
See also: associate, associated, associates, associating, association, disassociate, disassociated, dissociate.