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- Dictionaryin·con·gru·ous/inˈkäNGɡro͝oəs/
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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The meaning of INCONGRUOUS is lacking congruity. How to use incongruous in a sentence. Did you know?
INCONGRUOUS definition: 1. unusual or different from what is around or from what is generally happening: 2. unusual or…. Learn more.
Incongruous definition: out of keeping or place; inappropriate; unbecoming. See examples of INCONGRUOUS used in a sentence.
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.
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.
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.
Definition of incongruous adjective in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
Someone or something that is incongruous seems strange when considered together with other aspects of a situation. [formal] [...] More. Synonyms of 'incongruous' • inappropriate, absurd, out of place, conflicting [...] More. Examples of 'incongruous' in a sentence.
: strange because of not agreeing with what is usual or expected. His outburst seemed incongruous to those who know him well. The style of the porch is incongruous with [=does not match] the style of the house overall. The modern sculpture seems incongruous [= out of place] among all the antiques. — incongruity.
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.
