Cos'è different? Cos'è different? Unlike in form, quality, amount, or nature; dissimilar: took different approaches to the problem. Distinct or separate: That's a different issue altogether. Various or assorted: interviewed different members of the community. Differing from all others; unusual: a different point of view. In a different way or manner; otherwise: "Carol ... didn't know different until Elinor told her” ( Ben Brantley).