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- [in-kong-groo-uh s]
- /ɪnˈkɒŋ gru əs/
- /ɪnˈkɒŋ.ɡru.əs/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [in-kong-groo-uh s]
- /ɪnˈkɒŋ gru əs/
Definitions of incongruous word
- adjective incongruous out of keeping or place; inappropriate; unbecoming: an incongruous effect; incongruous behavior. 1
- adjective incongruous not harmonious in character; inconsonant; lacking harmony of parts: an incongruous mixture of architectural styles. 1
- adjective incongruous inconsistent: actions that were incongruous with their professed principles. 1
- noun incongruous Not in harmony or keeping with the surroundings or other aspects of something. 1
- abbreviation INCONGRUOUS inconsistent 1
- adjective incongruous out of place 1
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Origin of incongruous
First appearance:
before 1605 One of the 40% oldest English words
First recorded in 1605-15, incongruous is from the Latin word incongruus inconsistent. See in-3, congruous
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Parts of speech for Incongruous
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incongruous popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 66% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
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adj incongruous
- bizarre — Something that is bizarre is very odd and strange.
- inappropriate — not appropriate; not proper or suitable: an inappropriate dress for the occasion.
- contradictory — If two or more facts, ideas, or statements are contradictory, they state or imply that opposite things are true.
- incoherent — without logical or meaningful connection; disjointed; rambling: an incoherent sentence.
- incompatible — not compatible; unable to exist together in harmony: She asked for a divorce because they were utterly incompatible.
adjective incongruous
- odd — differing in nature from what is ordinary, usual, or expected: an odd choice.
- strange — unusual, extraordinary, or curious; odd; queer: a strange remark to make.
- absurd — If you say that something is absurd, you are criticizing it because you think that it is ridiculous or that it does not make sense.
- inharmonious — not harmonious; discordant; unmelodious.
- disconsonant — Not consonant; discordant.
Antonyms for incongruous
adj incongruous
- compatible — If things, for example systems, ideas, and beliefs, are compatible, they work well together or can exist together successfully.
- congruous — corresponding or agreeing
- corresponding — parallel; equivalent
- fitting — adapted or suited; appropriate: This water isn't fit for drinking. A long-necked giraffe is fit for browsing treetops.
- harmonious — marked by agreement in feeling, attitude, or action: a harmonious group.
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