incongruous (Meaning)

Wordnet

incongruous (a)

lacking in harmony or compatibility or appropriateness

Webster

incongruous (a.)

Not congruous; reciprocally disagreeing; not capable of harmonizing or readily assimilating; inharmonious; inappropriate; unsuitable; not fitting; inconsistent; improper; as, an incongruous remark; incongruous behavior, action, dress, etc.

Synonyms & Antonyms of incongruous

incongruous Sentence Examples

  1. The incongruous juxtaposition of the mansion next to the ramshackle cottage disturbed the neighborhood's aesthetic harmony.
  2. Her formal attire seemed incongruous at the casual backyard gathering.
  3. The cheerful laughter was incongruous with the somber atmosphere of the funeral home.
  4. The incongruous combination of bright colors and somber tones made the painting both intriguing and unsettling.
  5. The incongruous sound of bagpipes at a rock concert startled the audience.
  6. His usual jovial demeanor was incongruous with his current state of melancholy.
  7. The incongruous sight of a penguin in the middle of the desert left us bewildered.
  8. The incongruous statement that "silence is deafening" created a paradoxical image in our minds.
  9. The incongruous pairing of a delicate flower with a thorny cactus highlighted their contrasting qualities.
  10. Her sophisticated vocabulary was incongruous with her informal manner of speech.

FAQs About the word incongruous

lacking in harmony or compatibility or appropriatenessNot congruous; reciprocally disagreeing; not capable of harmonizing or readily assimilating; inharmonious;

wrong, unsuitable, improper, unhappy,inappropriate, incorrect, out of the way, irrelevant, unbecoming, awkward

becoming, suitable, felicitous, relevant, appropriate, fortunate, decorous, relevant, fit, fitting

The incongruous juxtaposition of the mansion next to the ramshackle cottage disturbed the neighborhood's aesthetic harmony.

Her formal attire seemed incongruous at the casual backyard gathering.

The cheerful laughter was incongruous with the somber atmosphere of the funeral home.

The incongruous combination of bright colors and somber tones made the painting both intriguing and unsettling.