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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. 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
incongruous meaning, definition, what is incongruous: strange, unexpected, or unsuitable in a ...: Learn more.
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.
