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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.
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.
adjective. in· con· gru· ous (ˌ)in-ˈkäŋ-grə-wəs. Synonyms of incongruous. : lacking congruity: such as. a. : not harmonious : incompatible. incongruous colors. b. : not conforming : disagreeing. conduct incongruous with principle. : inconsistent within itself. an incongruous story. d. : lacking propriety : unsuitable. incongruous manners.
Incongruous definition: out of keeping or place; inappropriate; unbecoming. See examples of INCONGRUOUS used in a sentence.
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.
Definition of incongruous adjective in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
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.
adjective. Lacking in harmony; incompatible. A joke that was incongruous with polite conversation. American Heritage. Not congruous. Webster's New World. Not in agreement, as with principles; inconsistent. A plan incongruous with reason. American Heritage. Not in keeping with what is correct, proper, or logical; inappropriate. Incongruous behavior.
strange or not suitable for a particular situation: Bill was an incongruous sight, standing on the beach in his suit. (Definition of incongruous from the Cambridge Learner's Dictionary © Cambridge University Press) Translations of incongruous. in Chinese (Traditional) 不協調的, 不合適的, 不一致的… See more. in Chinese (Simplified) 不协调的, 不合适的, 不一致的… See more.
Someone or something that is incongruous seems strange when considered together with other aspects of a situation. [formal] [...] More. Synonyms of 'incongruous' • inappropriate, absurd, out of place, conflicting [...] More. Examples of 'incongruous' in a sentence.
