Meaning of incongruous in English

1. Pronunciation

   /ˌɪnˈkɑŋɡruəs/

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1. Qualitative Adjective

   incongruous

   Etymology

   early 17th century: from Latin incongruus (from in-‘not’ + congruus‘agreeing, suitable’, from the verb congruere) + -ous

   Definitions

   1. lacking in harmony or compatibility or appropriateness

   Examples

   • « a plan incongruous with reason »
   • « incongruous behavior »
   • « a joke that was incongruous with polite conversation »

   Synonyms

   • discrepant
   • inconsistent
   • inappropriate
   • incompatible
   • out or keeping(p)
   • unfitting
   • ironic
   • ironical
   • inharmonious

   Antonyms

   • congruous
   • congruent