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unlikeness

 

Definitions from WordNet

Noun unlikeness has 1 sense
  1. unlikeness, dissimilitude - dissimilarity evidenced by an absence of likeness
    --1 is a kind of dissimilarity, unsimilarity
    Antonyms: likeness, alikeness, similitude

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Unlikeness

Definition

Unlikeness is the state or quality of being unlike or dissimilar.

Part of Speech

Noun

Senses

Sense 1:

The lack of similarity or resemblance

Example: There was an unlikeness between the twins in terms of their interests and personalities.

Sense 2:

An instance or an example of being dissimilar

Example: The unlikeness between the two paintings in style and subject matter was striking.

Usages

Popular Usage:

In everyday language, unlikeness can be used to express the absence of similarity between two or more things.

Example: The unlikeness in their opinions made it difficult to reach a compromise.

Local Usage:

In a local context, unlikeness can be used to emphasize the contrast between things peculiar to a specific region or community.

Example: The unlikeness of their dialects revealed they were from different parts of the country.

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