incongruity

[in-kuhn-groo-i-tee, -kuhng-]

noun

plural

incongruities 

1. the quality or condition of being incongruous.

2. something incongruous.

incongruity

/ ˌɪnkɒŋˈɡruːɪtɪ /

noun

1. something incongruous

2. the state or quality of being incongruous

Word History and Origins

Origin of incongruity¹

From the Late Latin word incongruitās, dating back to 1525–35. See in- ³, congruity

Example Sentences

Yet these seeming incongruities of musical life are what fascinate the most.

From Los Angeles Times

This incongruity between cosmopolitan appearance and fundamentalist message is central to their popularity.

From Salon

But longtime Mexico City denizens point out incongruities: the prevalence of palm trees, misnamed or nonexistent institutions, a court scene with a jury even though criminal jury trials do not exist here.

From Los Angeles Times

Through tears, she noted the incongruity of the moment.

From Los Angeles Times

For Tinashe, the incongruity of being the kind of person who has their Zoom camera off a day after they sang about seduction, repulsion and red flags in front of thousands seems the entire point.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• inconsistency