All incongruously synonyms
in·con·gru·ous
I i adv incongruously
- separately — to keep apart or divide, as by an intervening barrier or space: to separate two fields by a fence.
- individually — one at a time; separately: The delegates were introduced individually.
- variously — of different kinds, as two or more things; differing one from another: Various experiments have not proved his theory.
- negatively — expressing or containing negation or denial: a negative response to the question.
- adversely — unfavorable or antagonistic in purpose or effect: adverse criticism.
- unusually — not usual, common, or ordinary; uncommon in amount or degree; exceptional: an unusual sound; an unusual hobby; an unusual response.
- vice versa — the other way around
- abnormally — not normal, average, typical, or usual; deviating from a standard: abnormal powers of concentration; an abnormal amount of snow; abnormal behavior.
- antagonistically — acting in opposition; opposing, especially mutually.
- antithetically — in an antithetical way
- asymmetrically — not identical on both sides of a central line; unsymmetrical; lacking symmetry: Most faces are asymmetric.
- conflictingly — being in conflict or disagreement; not compatible: conflicting viewpoints.
- contradictorily — asserting the contrary or opposite; contradicting; inconsistent; logically opposite: contradictory statements.
- contrarily — in a perverse or obstinate manner
- contrastingly — to compare in order to show unlikeness or differences; note the opposite natures, purposes, etc., of: Contrast the political rights of Romans and Greeks.
- contrastively — tending to contrast; contrasting. contrastive colors.
- discordantly — disagreeable to the ear; dissonant; harsh.
- disparately — distinct in kind; essentially different; dissimilar: disparate ideas.
- dissimilar — not similar; unlike; different.
- distinctively — serving to distinguish; characteristic; distinguishing: the distinctive stripes of the zebra.
- divergently — diverging; differing; deviating.
- diversely — of a different kind, form, character, etc.; unlike: a wide range of diverse opinions.
- hostilely — of, relating to, or characteristic of an enemy: a hostile nation.
- incompatibilities — not compatible; unable to exist together in harmony: She asked for a divorce because they were utterly incompatible.
- on the contrary — opposite in nature or character; diametrically or mutually opposed: contrary to fact; contrary propositions.
- on the other hand — the terminal, prehensile part of the upper limb in humans and other primates, consisting of the wrist, metacarpal area, fingers, and thumb.
- oppositely — situated, placed, or lying face to face with something else or each other, or in corresponding positions with relation to an intervening line, space, or thing: opposite ends of a room.
- poles apart — each of the extremities of the axis of the earth or of any spherical body.
- uniquely — existing as the only one or as the sole example; single; solitary in type or characteristics: a unique copy of an ancient manuscript.
- unorthodoxly — not conforming to rules, traditions, or modes of conduct, as of a doctrine, religion, or philosophy; not orthodox: an unorthodox ideology.
adverb incongruously
- oddly — differing in nature from what is ordinary, usual, or expected: an odd choice.
- strangely — unusual, extraordinary, or curious; odd; queer: a strange remark to make.
- inappropriately — not appropriate; not proper or suitable: an inappropriate dress for the occasion.
- absurdly — utterly or obviously senseless, illogical, or untrue; contrary to all reason or common sense; laughably foolish or false: an absurd explanation.
- inconsistently — lacking in harmony between the different parts or elements; self-contradictory: an inconsistent story.
- incompatibly — In an incompatible manner.
- inharmonious — not harmonious; discordant; unmelodious.
- bizarrely — markedly unusual in appearance, style, or general character and often involving incongruous or unexpected elements; outrageously or whimsically strange; odd: bizarre clothing; bizarre behavior. Synonyms: weird, freakish, grotesque; fantastic; unusual, strange, odd.
- unsuitable — not suitable; inappropriate; unfitting; unbecoming.
- dissimilarly — In a dissimilar way; differently.