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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 means unusual or different from what is around or from what is generally happening. Learn how to use this adjective with sentences and synonyms from the Cambridge Dictionary.
Incongruous means lacking harmony, suitability, or propriety. Learn the synonyms, examples, etymology, and history of this word from the Merriam-Webster dictionary.
Incongruous definition: out of keeping or place; inappropriate; unbecoming. See examples of INCONGRUOUS used in a sentence.
Incongruous means incompatible, inappropriate, or out of place. It can describe someone or something that seems strange or unsuitable in a situation. See synonyms, pronunciation, and usage examples from various sources.
Something that's incongruous is inconsistent or incompatible with something else. Remember that Sesame Street song "One of these things is not like the other"? They were talking about that one thing being incongruous.
Incongruous means lacking in harmony, compatibility, or appropriateness. Find the origin, usage, and examples of this adjective, as well as related words and translations in different languages.
Incongruous means strange or inappropriate when considered together with other aspects of a situation. Learn how to use this word in sentences, find synonyms and translations, and play a word challenge game.
