unrelated
adjective
un·re·lat·ed ˌən-ri-ˈlā-təd 
: not related: such as
a
: not connected by birth or family
They have the same last name but are unrelated.
b
: not connected in any way : discrete, separate
an unrelated incident
c
: not told
a previously unrelated tale
Example Sentences
Recent Examples on the Web In the city of L.A., homelessness went up 1.7%, and both mayoral candidates weighed in about the numbers amid their food fight on unrelated matters. 
Dakota Smith, Los Angeles Times, 10 Sep. 2022 Shaw died of pneumonia unrelated to COVID-19, his family announced in an official statement. Essence, 10 Sep. 2022 This year’s deficit and student loans are entirely unrelated. The Editorial Board, WSJ, 9 Sep. 2022 The Next Gen has achieved some of its goals but has also raised safety concerns unrelated to the fires involving the force of impact drivers are taking in crashes. Jenna Fryer, Orlando Sentinel, 8 Sep. 2022 Two arrests unrelated to the shooting have been made, Lexington Police said, with additional charges pending. Caleb Stultz, The Courier-Journal, 8 Sep. 2022 Shaw died Wednesday of pneumonia unrelated to COVID-19, according to their statement provided to CNN's former chief executive officer Tom Johnson, the network reported Thursday morning. Emily Mae Czachor, CBS News, 8 Sep. 2022 The train moved forward, then stopped when the operator saw smoke about 100 yards ahead in the tunnel from an unrelated fire, Impastato said. Justin George, Washington Post, 8 Sep. 2022 Henderson was also charged over the weekend with counts unrelated to Fletcher's abduction, including identity theft, theft of property valued at $1,000 or less and fraudulent use of a credit card. Bill Hutchinson, ABC News, 7 Sep. 2022 See More
Dakota Smith, Los Angeles Times, 10 Sep. 2022 Shaw died of pneumonia unrelated to COVID-19, his family announced in an official statement. Essence, 10 Sep. 2022 This year’s deficit and student loans are entirely unrelated. The Editorial Board, WSJ, 9 Sep. 2022 The Next Gen has achieved some of its goals but has also raised safety concerns unrelated to the fires involving the force of impact drivers are taking in crashes. Jenna Fryer, Orlando Sentinel, 8 Sep. 2022 Two arrests unrelated to the shooting have been made, Lexington Police said, with additional charges pending. Caleb Stultz, The Courier-Journal, 8 Sep. 2022 Shaw died Wednesday of pneumonia unrelated to COVID-19, according to their statement provided to CNN's former chief executive officer Tom Johnson, the network reported Thursday morning. Emily Mae Czachor, CBS News, 8 Sep. 2022 The train moved forward, then stopped when the operator saw smoke about 100 yards ahead in the tunnel from an unrelated fire, Impastato said. Justin George, Washington Post, 8 Sep. 2022 Henderson was also charged over the weekend with counts unrelated to Fletcher's abduction, including identity theft, theft of property valued at $1,000 or less and fraudulent use of a credit card. Bill Hutchinson, ABC News, 7 Sep. 2022 See More Word History
First Known Use
1611, in the meaning defined above
unrelated
adjective
1
as in unconnected
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
- unconnected
- unassociated
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
- concurrent
- related
- accompanying
- coincidental
- concomitant
- attending
- coincident
- simultaneous
- contemporary
- attendant
- contemporaneous
- associated
- synchronous
- coexistent
- linked
- connected
- coexisting
- collateral
2
as in dissimilar
Synonyms & Similar Words
- dissimilar
- different
- disparate
- other
- unlike
- nonidentical
- diverse
- distinctive
- distinct
- unalike
- diacritical
- distinguishable
- discriminable
- diacritic
- differentiable
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
- related
- allied
- affiliated
- associated
- akin
- interrelated
- kindred
- similar
- connected
- such
- joined
- analogous
- comparable
- parallel
- corresponding
- like
- matching
- cognate
- interconnected
- alike
- correspondent
- resembling
- connate
- resemblant
- suchlike
- ditto