unlike

noun

Something that is not like something else; something different.

(Internet) The act of withdrawing one's like from a post on social media.

verb

(social media) To cancel a "like" action.

(by extension) To withdraw support or enjoyment for.

To dislike.

adjective

Not like; dissimilar (to); having no resemblance; unalike.

Unequal.

(archaic) Not likely; improbable; unlikely.

Roots

unun- · Old English · not, reverse

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