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.