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   incongruous

   /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 out of placeout of keepinginappropriateunsuitableunsuitednot in harmonydiscordantdissonantconflictingclashingjarringwrongat oddsin oppositioncontrarycontradictoryirreconcilablestrangeoddabsurdbizarreoff-keyextraneousinformal:like a fish out of watersticking/standing out a milerare:disconsonantill-matchedill-assortedmismatchedunharmoniousinconsistentincompatibledifferentdissimilarcontrastingdisparatediscrepantOpposite appropriateharmonious

   Word Origin early 17th century: from Latin incongruus (from in- ‘not’ + congruus ‘agreeing, suitable’, from the verb congruere) + -ous.

   Derivatives

   • 1. incongruousness noun

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   The meaning of INCONGRUOUS is lacking congruity. How to use incongruous in a sentence. Did you know?

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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.

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   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.

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   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.

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   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.

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   What does the adjective incongruous mean? There are six meanings listed in OED's entry for the adjective incongruous, two of which are labelled obsolete. See ‘Meaning & use’ for definitions, usage, and quotation evidence. incongruous has developed meanings and uses in subjects including.

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   Definition of incongruous adjective in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

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   Someone or something that is incongruous seems strange when considered together with other aspects of a situation.

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    adjective. Someone or something that is incongruous seems strange when considered together with other aspects of a situation. [formal] To me this formality seemed both incongruous and irritating against the background of our ramshackle and poverty-stricken home. Synonyms: inappropriate, absurd, out of place, conflicting More Synonyms of incongruous

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    Incongruous definition: out of keeping or place; inappropriate; unbecoming. See examples of INCONGRUOUS used in a sentence.