unrelated

word

Definition

If something is unrelated, it has no connection or relationship to something else.

Usage & Nuances

Used in both formal and informal English. Often appears in phrases like 'completely unrelated', 'totally unrelated', or 'unrelated to'. Can describe topics, people, events, or things that are not connected. Avoid confusing with 'irrelevant', which means 'not important to the current topic'.

Example Sentences

They work in unrelated fields.

basic

These two problems are unrelated.

basic

Her question was unrelated to the topic.

basic

Sorry, that was a totally unrelated comment.

natural

We realized the two incidents were completely unrelated.

natural

That noise is unrelated—just someone fixing the pipes.

natural