unrelated

Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.

Sense 1

Meaning · English

Not connected or associated.

Adjective

Examples

The holiday started with two unrelated mishaps.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 2

Meaning · English

Not related by kinship.

Adjective

Examples

He had the same surname as me, but we were unrelated.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “unrelated” mean?

Not connected or associated.

Is “unrelated” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.