Unassociated: meaning, definitions and examples

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unassociated

 

[ ˌʌnəˈsoʊ.siˌeɪtɪd ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

feeling

Not connected or related to something else.

Synonyms

disassociated, unaffiliated, unconnected.

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Word Description / Examples
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.

  • The two incidents are completely unassociated
  • She remains unassociated with any political party
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.

  • The device was unconnected from the network
  • The two events are unconnected
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.

  • He disassociated himself from the controversial project
  • The company has disassociated from its former partners
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.

  • She is an unaffiliated researcher
  • They are an unaffiliated political candidate

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.
Context #2 | Adjective

organization

Not officially or formally connected or linked to a particular group or organization.

Synonyms

autonomous, independent, unaffiliated.

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Word Description / Examples
unassociated

Use this word when referring to something that does not have any connection or relationship with another thing.

  • The two events seemed completely unassociated
  • His feelings were unassociated with the current situation
independent

Use this for situations where someone or something functions without reliance on others, often implying self-sufficiency.

  • She is an independent researcher who funds her own projects
  • The country declared itself independent after years of colonization
unaffiliated

This word is best used when describing someone or something that is not formally connected to a group or organization.

  • He is an unaffiliated voter with no loyalty to any political party
  • The company is unaffiliated with any larger corporate network
autonomous

This word is appropriate when describing an entity, person, or machine that operates independently, often with its own governing rules or mechanisms.

  • The autonomous vehicle navigated the streets without human input
  • The region has become an autonomous territory with its own laws

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.