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- Dictionaryincongruous/ɪnˈkɒŋɡrʊəs/
adjective
- 1. not in harmony or keeping with the surroundings or other aspects of something: "the duffel coat looked incongruous with the black dress she wore underneath" Similar Opposite
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INCONGRUOUS definition: 1. unusual or different from what is around or from what is generally happening: 2. unusual or…. Learn more.
The meaning of INCONGRUOUS is lacking congruity. How to use incongruous in a sentence. Did you know?
out of keeping or place; inappropriate; unbecoming: an incongruous effect; incongruous behavior. Synonyms: absurd, ludicrous, ridiculous, unsuitable, discrepant. Antonyms: appropriate, becoming. not harmonious in character; inconsonant; lacking harmony of parts: an incongruous mixture of architectural styles. Synonyms: discordant, inharmonious.
Someone or something that is incongruous seems strange when considered together with other aspects of a situation. [formal] This seemed both incongruous and irritating against a background of severe poverty. Synonyms: inappropriate, absurd, out of place, conflicting More Synonyms of incongruous.
adjective. lacking in harmony or compatibility or appropriateness. “a plan incongruous with reason”. “ incongruous behavior”. “a joke that was incongruous with polite conversation”. synonyms: discrepant, inconsistent. not in agreement. inappropriate, incompatible, out of keeping, unfitting.
adj. 1. Lacking in harmony; incompatible: a joke that was incongruous with polite conversation. 2. Not in agreement, as with principles; inconsistent: a plan incongruous with reason. 3. Not in keeping with what is correct, proper, or logical; inappropriate: incongruous behavior.
Definition of incongruous adjective in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.