Adjectives of Difference

being the one that is different, extra, or not included

I spent the other half of my salary on groceries.

not the same in size, quantity, quality, or value

The distribution of resources was unequal among the participants.

located across from a particular thing, typically separated by an intervening space

The library is on the opposite side of the street.

available as an option for something else

They provided an alternative plan in case the weather turned bad.

different in comparison to something else based on the circumstances

The company offers employees a higher salary based on their level of experience, creating a pay scale with differential wages.

not like another thing or person in form, quality, nature, etc.

He had a different perspective on the movie.

not in proper relation or balance to something else

The punishment seemed disproportionate to the offense, as a simple mistake shouldn't warrant such severe consequences.

not sharing any form of similarity

The class discussed the disparate theories proposed by different philosophers on the topic.

separate and different in a way that is easily recognized

The twins may look similar, but they have distinct personalities that set them apart.

(of two ideas, opinions, etc.) to oppose each other

His personal beliefs often conflict with the principles of his profession, leading to internal struggles.

(of two or more things) not having common qualities

Despite being siblings, their personalities are dissimilar, with one being outgoing and the other more reserved.

(of thought, approach, method, etc.) not following a common path, expectation, or widely accepted way of thinking or doing something

Their divergent views on politics led to frequent debates.

evaluated in relation to another thing, considering their similarities or differences

She found the comparative ease of the new software refreshing compared to the old one.

measured or judged in comparison to something else

The cost of living in this city is relative to one's income.

to differ or deviate from a standard or expected condition

The results of the experiment vary significantly from the predicted outcomes, indicating unexpected factors at play.

differences in color or in brightness and darkness that an artist uses in a painting or photograph to create a special effect

The painting used a stark contrast between light and shadow to create a dramatic effect.

(of two or more things) not able to exist or work together harmoniously due to fundamental differences or contradictions

The software update was incompatible with older operating systems.

composed of a wide range of different things or people

The city's population was heterogeneous, comprising people from various cultural backgrounds.

not staying the same or predictable in quality or behavior

Her performance was inconsistent; she would excel one day and struggle the next.

an event that departs from expectations

lacking complete similarity or exactness

The twins were non-identical, having distinct features and personalities.

individually separate and easily identifiable

The course was divided into discrete modules, each focusing on a specific topic.