Unrelated: meaning, definitions and examples

Use this word when talking about things or topics that have no connection with each other.

• The two events were completely unrelated
• Her comment was unrelated to the discussion

This is typically used to describe objects, topics, or ideas that lack a physical, logical, or relational link.

• The two wires were unconnected, causing the circuit to fail
• Their research topics were unconnected

This word fits best when you need to point out that something is not important or has no bearing on the current topic or situation.

• His opinion on the matter is irrelevant
• Bringing up past mistakes is irrelevant to our current issue

This term is used when indicating that items or entities are not linked together in any form or relationship.

• The company remained unassociated with the scandal
• Those projects are unassociated with each other

Used when describing things that have no connection or relation to each other.

• Her comment was unrelated to the topic we were discussing

Applicable when comparing two or more things that are not the same in some way.

• They went to different schools in the same town

Used when things have noticeable differences from each other.

• The two paintings are quite dissimilar in style and technique

Best used when something is clearly separate and able to be identified as different.

• The flavors of the dish were distinct, each ingredient standing out on its own