incongruous
[ in-kong-groo-uhs ]
/ ɪnˈkɒŋ gru əs /
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adjective
out of keeping or place; inappropriate; unbecoming: an incongruous effect; incongruous behavior.
not harmonious in character; inconsonant; lacking harmony of parts: an incongruous mixture of architectural styles.
inconsistent: actions that were incongruous with their professed principles.
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Origin of incongruous
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3. See inconsistent.
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in·con·gru·ous·ly, adverbin·con·gru·ous·ness, nounWORDS THAT MAY BE CONFUSED WITH incongruous
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incongruous
incongruent
/ (ɪnˈkɒŋɡrʊəs) /
adjective
(when postpositive, foll by with or to) incompatible with (what is suitable); inappropriate
containing disparate or discordant elements or parts
Derived forms of incongruous
incongruously or incongruently, adverbincongruousness or incongruence, nounCollins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition
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