Striking difference between compared individuals

• counterpoint

  1. Melodic material that is added above or below an existing melody.
  2. The technique of combining two or more melodic lines in such a way that they establish a harmonic relationship while retaining their linear individuality.
  3. A composition or piece that incorporates or consists of contrapuntal writing.

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  1. Melodic material that is added above or below an existing melody.
  2. The technique of combining two or more melodic lines in such a way that they establish a harmonic relationship while retaining their linear individuality.
  3. A composition or piece that incorporates or consists of contrapuntal writing.

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The state of being sharply different

• opposition

  1. The act of opposing or resisting.
  2. The condition of being in conflict; antagonism:
  3. Placement opposite to or in contrast with another.

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  1. The act of opposing or resisting.
  2. The condition of being in conflict; antagonism:
  3. Placement opposite to or in contrast with another.

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• disagreement

  1. A failure or refusal to agree.
  2. A disparity; an inconsistency.
  3. A conflict or difference of opinion.

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  1. A failure or refusal to agree.
  2. A disparity; an inconsistency.
  3. A conflict or difference of opinion.

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• unlikeness

  1. The quality or condition of being unlike.
  2. An instance of unlikeness; a difference.

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  1. The quality or condition of being unlike.
  2. An instance of unlikeness; a difference.

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• diversity

  1. The quality or condition of being diverse:
  2. The condition of having or including people from different ethnicities and social backgrounds:
  3. A variety or assortment:

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  1. The quality or condition of being diverse:
  2. The condition of having or including people from different ethnicities and social backgrounds:
  3. A variety or assortment:

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• dissimilitude

  1. Lack of resemblance; dissimilarity.

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  1. Lack of resemblance; dissimilarity.

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• contradiction

  1. The act or an instance of contradicting:
  2. The state of being contradicted:
  3. An inconsistency or discrepancy:

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  1. The act or an instance of contradicting:
  2. The state of being contradicted:
  3. An inconsistency or discrepancy:

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• oppositeness

  1. The state or condition of being opposite.

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  1. The state or condition of being opposite.

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• heterogeneity

  1. The quality or state of being heterogeneous.

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  1. The quality or state of being heterogeneous.

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• incongruousness

  1. Incongruity.

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  1. Incongruity.

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• distinction

  1. The act of distinguishing; differentiation:
  2. The condition or fact of being dissimilar or distinct; difference:
  3. A distinguishing factor, attribute, or characteristic:

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  1. The act of distinguishing; differentiation:
  2. The condition or fact of being dissimilar or distinct; difference:
  3. A distinguishing factor, attribute, or characteristic:

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• inequality

  1. The condition of being unequal.
  2. An instance of being unequal.
  3. Lack of equality, as of opportunity, treatment, or status.

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  1. The condition of being unequal.
  2. An instance of being unequal.
  3. Lack of equality, as of opportunity, treatment, or status.

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• dissimilarity

  1. The quality of being distinct or unlike; difference.
  2. A point of distinction or difference.

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  1. The quality of being distinct or unlike; difference.
  2. A point of distinction or difference.

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• variance

  1. The state or quality of being variant or variable; variation:
  2. Difference or inconsistency:
  3. The state or fact of being in disagreement or in conflict:

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  1. The state or quality of being variant or variable; variation:
  2. Difference or inconsistency:
  3. The state or fact of being in disagreement or in conflict:

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• variation

  1. The act, fact, or process of varying.
  2. The extent or degree to which something varies:
  3. Something different from another of the same type:

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  1. The act, fact, or process of varying.
  2. The extent or degree to which something varies:
  3. Something different from another of the same type:

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• disparity

  1. The condition or fact of being unequal, as in age, rank, or degree; difference:
  2. Unlikeness; incongruity.

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  1. The condition or fact of being unequal, as in age, rank, or degree; difference:
  2. Unlikeness; incongruity.

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• incompatibility

  1. The state or quality of being incompatible.
  2. Mutually exclusive or antagonistic qualities or things.

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  1. The state or quality of being incompatible.
  2. Mutually exclusive or antagonistic qualities or things.

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• divergence

  1. The act or process of diverging.
  2. The state of being divergent.
  3. The degree by which things diverge.

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  1. The act or process of diverging.
  2. The state of being divergent.
  3. The degree by which things diverge.

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A contrasting effect

• opposition

  1. The act of opposing or resisting.
  2. The condition of being in conflict; antagonism:
  3. Placement opposite to or in contrast with another.

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  1. The act of opposing or resisting.
  2. The condition of being in conflict; antagonism:
  3. Placement opposite to or in contrast with another.

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• converse

  1. To engage in an exchange of thoughts and feelings by means of speech or sign language.
  2. To interact socially with others; associate.
  3. An interchange of thoughts and feelings by means of speech or sign language; conversation.

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  1. To engage in an exchange of thoughts and feelings by means of speech or sign language.
  2. To interact socially with others; associate.
  3. An interchange of thoughts and feelings by means of speech or sign language; conversation.

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• adverse

  1. Acting or serving to oppose; antagonistic:
  2. Contrary to one's interests or welfare; harmful or unfavorable:
  3. Moving in an opposite or opposing direction:

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  1. Acting or serving to oppose; antagonistic:
  2. Contrary to one's interests or welfare; harmful or unfavorable:
  3. Moving in an opposite or opposing direction:

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• inverse

  1. Reversed in order, nature, or effect.
  2. Of or relating to an inverse or an inverse function.
  3. Turned upside down; inverted.

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  1. Reversed in order, nature, or effect.
  2. Of or relating to an inverse or an inverse function.
  3. Turned upside down; inverted.

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• contraposition

  1. An opposite position; antithesis.

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  1. An opposite position; antithesis.

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• reverse

  1. Turned backward in position, direction, or order:
  2. Moving, acting, or organized in a manner contrary to the usual:
  3. Causing backward movement:

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  1. Turned backward in position, direction, or order:
  2. Moving, acting, or organized in a manner contrary to the usual:
  3. Causing backward movement:

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• foil

  1. To prevent from being successful; thwart:
  2. To obscure or confuse (a trail or scent) so as to evade pursuers.
  3. A repulse; a setback.

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  1. To prevent from being successful; thwart:
  2. To obscure or confuse (a trail or scent) so as to evade pursuers.
  3. A repulse; a setback.

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• inconsistency

  1. The state or quality of being inconsistent.
  2. Something inconsistent:

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  1. The state or quality of being inconsistent.
  2. Something inconsistent:

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• contradiction

  1. The act or an instance of contradicting:
  2. The state of being contradicted:
  3. An inconsistency or discrepancy:

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  1. The act or an instance of contradicting:
  2. The state of being contradicted:
  3. An inconsistency or discrepancy:

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• antithesis

  1. Direct contrast; opposition.
  2. The direct or exact opposite:
  3. A figure of speech in which sharply contrasting ideas are juxtaposed in a balanced or parallel phrase or grammatical structure, as in

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  1. Direct contrast; opposition.
  2. The direct or exact opposite:
  3. A figure of speech in which sharply contrasting ideas are juxtaposed in a balanced or parallel phrase or grammatical structure, as in

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• contrariety

  1. The quality or condition of being contrary.
  2. Something that is contrary.

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  1. The quality or condition of being contrary.
  2. Something that is contrary.

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To provide a contrast

• be a foil to

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• be unlike

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• be variable

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• be diverse

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• be dissimilar

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• stand out

  1. (intransitive, idiomatic) To be obvious or conspicuous, in contrast to one's surroundings.
  2. Alternative form of standout.

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  1. (intransitive, idiomatic) To be obvious or conspicuous, in contrast to one's surroundings.
  2. Alternative form of standout.

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• show difference

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• vary

  1. To undergo or show change:
  2. To deviate from a standard or expectation:
  3. To have a range of different qualities or amounts:

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  1. To undergo or show change:
  2. To deviate from a standard or expectation:
  3. To have a range of different qualities or amounts:

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• mismatch

  1. An unsuitable match or a lack of correspondence.
  2. To match unsuitably or badly.

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  1. An unsuitable match or a lack of correspondence.
  2. To match unsuitably or badly.

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• differ from

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• deviate from

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• depart from

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• diverge

  1. To go or extend in different directions from a common point; branch out:
  2. To depart from an established pattern or norm; deviate.
  3. To be different, as in opinion or manner; differ:

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  1. To go or extend in different directions from a common point; branch out:
  2. To depart from an established pattern or norm; deviate.
  3. To be different, as in opinion or manner; differ:

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• be contrary to

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• set off

  1. (idiomatic, intransitive) To leave; to begin a journey or trip.
  2. (idiomatic) To begin; to cause; to initiate.
  3. (idiomatic) To cause to explode.

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  1. (idiomatic, intransitive) To leave; to begin a journey or trip.
  2. (idiomatic) To begin; to cause; to initiate.
  3. (idiomatic) To cause to explode.

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• conflict

  1. A state of open, often prolonged fighting; a battle or war.
  2. A state of disagreement or disharmony between persons or ideas; a clash:
  3. An emotional or mental disturbance resulting from the opposition or simultaneous functioning of mutually exclusive impulses, desires, or tendencies.

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  1. A state of open, often prolonged fighting; a battle or war.
  2. A state of disagreement or disharmony between persons or ideas; a clash:
  3. An emotional or mental disturbance resulting from the opposition or simultaneous functioning of mutually exclusive impulses, desires, or tendencies.

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• disagree

  1. To have a differing opinion:
  2. To dispute or quarrel:
  3. To fail to correspond:

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  1. To have a differing opinion:
  2. To dispute or quarrel:
  3. To fail to correspond:

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• contradict

  1. To assert to be untrue, often by saying the opposite:
  2. To assert the opposite of a statement or idea put forward by (someone).
  3. To be contrary to; be inconsistent with:

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  1. To assert to be untrue, often by saying the opposite:
  2. To assert the opposite of a statement or idea put forward by (someone).
  3. To be contrary to; be inconsistent with:

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To indicate a contrast

• set off against

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• set over

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• differentiate

  1. To constitute the distinction between:
  2. To perceive or show the difference in or between; discriminate.
  3. To make different by alteration or modification.

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  1. To constitute the distinction between:
  2. To perceive or show the difference in or between; discriminate.
  3. To make different by alteration or modification.

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• oppose

  1. To be or act in contention or conflict with:
  2. To be hostile or resistant to; try to prevent:
  3. To set as an opposite in position:

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  1. To be or act in contention or conflict with:
  2. To be hostile or resistant to; try to prevent:
  3. To set as an opposite in position:

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