disparate
/ˈdɪsp(ə)ɹət/adjective
So different from each other that they are hard to compare or bring together.
Example sentences
- “The book connects disparate events from three different centuries.”
- “The new club brought together people from disparate backgrounds.”
- “Her job is to combine disparate data into one clear report.”
Usually describes groups or collections: disparate groups, disparate sources. Do not confuse it with 'desperate', which means having lost hope.
Synonyms for disparate
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Often confused with disparate
- disparate vs desperate
- disparate vs disparage
- disparage (verb): To talk about someone or something as if they have little value or importance.
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Related words
dispassionateCalm and fair, without letting emotion or personal bias get in the way.dispatchA report or communication delivered with speed, especially an official one from a diplomat, journalist, or military officer; also, quickness in getting something done.dispelTo make something, such as a feeling or belief, go away by scattering or driving it off.disingenuousNot honest or sincere, especially by pretending to know less or care more than you really do.disheveledUntidy and messy, especially of someone's hair, clothes, or general appearance.disquietA feeling of unease or worry; the absence of calm in the mind or body. 