unrelated
6 synonyms and 1 antonym for unrelated, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Adj — Having no connection or link to something else.
Synonyms
Everyday swaps
Common words most readers know — safe in any writing.
Less common
Still standard English, but they carry more weight.
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
Antonyms
How to use unrelated
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
completely unrelated
on an unrelated note
unrelated incident
Etymology
From un- ("not") plus related.
Full origin of unrelated →Frequently asked questions
What does “unrelated” mean?
The word “unrelated” means having no connection or link to something else. In plain terms, not connected — either as separate facts/events, or as separate families.
How do you use “unrelated” in a sentence?
Here is “unrelated” used in a sentence: “The two incidents turned out to be completely unrelated.”
What part of speech is “unrelated”?
“Unrelated” is an adjective.
Is “unrelated” a common word?
“Unrelated” is a fairly common word in modern English, usually learned at around the B1 level.
How many meanings does “unrelated” have?
“Unrelated” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: having no connection or link to something else.
What is the difference between "unrelated" and "irrelevant"?
"Unrelated" means two things have no connection or link to each other, while "irrelevant" means something is not important or applicable to the matter at hand. Two unrelated topics simply have no link, whereas an irrelevant comment is one that doesn't matter to the current discussion even if it could be loosely connected.
Can "unrelated" describe people as well as things?
Yes, "unrelated" is commonly used to describe people who are not connected by family ties, such as two unrelated individuals who happen to share a surname. It is also used broadly for events, facts, or ideas that have no connection to one another.
What preposition follows "unrelated"?
"Unrelated" is typically followed by "to," as in "the illness was unrelated to his diet." This structure works whether the sentence is about people, events, or ideas.
