All foreign synonyms
forΒ·eign
F f adj foreign
- different β not alike in character or quality; distinct in nature; dissimilar: The two brothers are very different, although they are identical twins.
- unfamiliar β not familiar; not acquainted with or conversant about: to be unfamiliar with a subject.
- alien β Alien means belonging to a different country, race, or group, usually one you do not like or are frightened of.
- overseas β over, across, or beyond the sea; abroad: to be sent overseas.
- offshore β off or away from the shore: They pushed the boat offshore.
- strange β unusual, extraordinary, or curious; odd; queer: a strange remark to make.
- alienated β indifferent, unfriendly, or hostile
- antipodal β of or relating to diametrically opposite points on the earth's surface
- barbarian β In former times, barbarians were people from other countries who were thought to be uncivilized and violent.
- barbaric β If you describe someone's behaviour as barbaric, you strongly disapprove of it because you think that it is extremely cruel or uncivilized.
- distant β far off or apart in space; not near at hand; remote or removed (often followed by from): a distant place; a town three miles distant from here.
- far β at or to a great distance; a long way off; at or to a remote point: We sailed far ahead of the fleet.
- far-fetched β improbable; not naturally pertinent; being only remotely connected; forced; strained: He brought in a far-fetched example in an effort to prove his point.
- faraway β distant; remote: faraway lands.
- immigrant β a person who migrates to another country, usually for permanent residence.
- imported β to bring in (merchandise, commodities, workers, etc.) from a foreign country for use, sale, processing, reexport, or services.
- inaccessible β Unable to be reached.
- outlandish β freakishly or grotesquely strange or odd, as appearance, dress, objects, ideas, or practices; bizarre: outlandish clothes; outlandish questions.
- outside β the outer side, surface, or part; exterior: The outside of the house needs painting.
- remote β far apart; far distant in space; situated at some distance away: the remote jungles of Brazil.
- unaccustomed β not accustomed or habituated: to be unaccustomed to hardships.
- unexplored β to traverse or range over (a region, area, etc.) for the purpose of discovery: to explore the island.
- unknown β not known; not within the range of one's knowledge, experience, or understanding; strange; unfamiliar.
- derived β to receive or obtain from a source or origin (usually followed by from).
- far-off β distant; remote.
- adopted β having been adopted
- nonnative β of or relating to a language that is not the first language acquired by a person: It is harder to communicate in your nonnative language.
- nonresident β not resident in a particular place.
- transoceanic β extending across or traversing the ocean: a transoceanic cable.
- accidental β An accidental event happens by chance or as the result of an accident, and is not deliberately intended.
- adventitious β added or appearing accidentally or unexpectedly
- heterogeneous β different in kind; unlike; incongruous.
- immaterial β of no essential consequence; unimportant.
- impertinent β intrusive or presumptuous, as persons or their actions; insolently rude; uncivil: a brash, impertinent youth.
- incompatible β not compatible; unable to exist together in harmony: She asked for a divorce because they were utterly incompatible.
- incongruous β out of keeping or place; inappropriate; unbecoming: an incongruous effect; incongruous behavior.
- inconsistent β lacking in harmony between the different parts or elements; self-contradictory: an inconsistent story.
- repugnant β distasteful, objectionable, or offensive: a repugnant smell.
adjective foreign
- external β Belonging to or forming the outer surface or structure of something.
- extraneous β Irrelevant or unrelated to the subject being dealt with.
- extraterritorial β (of a law or decree) valid outside a country's territory.
- transcontinental β passing or extending across a continent: a transcontinental railroad.
- experience β Practical contact with and observation of facts or events.
- estranged β (of a person) no longer close or affectionate to someone; alienated.
- exiled β Simple past tense and past participle of exile.
- exotic β An exotic plant or animal.
- expatriate β A person who lives outside their native country.
- extrinsic β Not part of the essential nature of someone or something; coming or operating from outside.
- irrelevant β not relevant; not applicable or pertinent: His lectures often stray to interesting but irrelevant subjects.
- unconnected β not connected; not joined together or attached: an unconnected wire.