unrelated

adjective

un·​re·​lat·​ed ˌən-ri-ˈlā-təd 

: not related: such as

a

: not connected by birth or family

They have the same last name but are unrelated.

b

: not connected in any way : discrete, separate

an unrelated incident

c

: not told

a previously unrelated tale

Examples of unrelated in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Rather than confront poor student outcomes head-on, the union aims to redefine success by emphasizing metrics unrelated to academics, downplaying testing and reviving policies such as social promotion. —Paul Vallas, Chicago Tribune, 1 Apr. 2025

His new status with NBC News will allow the former New York Daily News reporter to pursue other projects that are unrelated to politics and sports. —Karu F. Daniels, New York Daily News, 1 Apr. 2025

Amazon said the crashes were unrelated to its decision to halt drone operations. —Annie Palmer, CNBC, 1 Apr. 2025

For example, the health plans reported dentists, optometrists and audiologists receiving payments for knee replacements, gastrointestinal exams and other procedures unrelated to their specialties. —Daniel Chang, NPR, 31 Mar. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1611, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for unrelated

• abdicated
• abrogated
• acclimated
• activated
• actuated
• adumbrated
• advocated
• aggravated
• aggregated
• agitated
• allocated
• alternated