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incongruous
in·con·gru·ous I0088500 (ĭn-kŏng′gro͞o-əs)adj.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. [From Latin incongruus : in-, not; see in-1 + congruus, congruous; see congruous.] in·con′gru·ous·ly adv.in·con′gru·ous·ness n.incongruous (ɪnˈkɒŋɡrʊəs) or incongruentadj1. (when: postpositive, foll by with or to) incompatible with (what is suitable); inappropriate2. containing disparate or discordant elements or parts inˈcongruously, inˈcongruently adv inˈcongruousness, inˈcongruence nin•con•gru•ous (ɪnˈkɒŋ gru əs) adj. 1. out of keeping or place; inappropriate. 2. not harmonious in character; inconsonant. 3. inconsistent: an incongrous alibi. [1605–15; < Late Latin incongruus inconsistent] in•con′gru•ous•ly, adv. in•con′gru•ous•ness, n. ThesaurusAdj. | 1. | incongruous - lacking in harmony or compatibility or appropriateness; "a plan incongruous with reason"; "incongruous behavior"; "a joke that was incongruous with polite conversation"congruent, congruous - corresponding in character or kind |
incongruousadjective inappropriate, absurd, out of place, conflicting, contrary, contradictory, inconsistent, unsuitable, improper, incompatible, discordant, incoherent, extraneous, unsuited, unbecoming, out of keeping, inapt, disconsonant She looked incongruous in an army uniform. appropriate, becoming, suited, suitable, consistent, compatible, harmoniousincongruousadjective1. Made up of parts or qualities that are disparate or otherwise markedly lacking in consistency:discordant, discrepant, dissonant, incompatible, incongruent, inconsistent.2. In sharp opposition:discrepant, incompatible, incongruent, inconsistent.Logic: repugnant.3. Not suited to circumstances:improper, inappropriate, inapt, inept, malapropos, unapt, unbecoming, unbefitting, unfit, unseemly, unsuitable.Idiom: out of place.Translationsincongruous (iŋˈkoŋgruəs) adjective unsuitable or out of place; odd. Boots would look incongruous with an evening dress. 不搭調的 不协调的,不相称的,不适合的 inconˈgruity, inˈcongruousness noun 不搭調 不协调,不和谐,不一致,不适合,不相称 incongruous
incongruous[in′käŋ·grü·əs] (geology) Of a drag fold, having an axis and axial surface not parallel to the axis and axial surface of the main fold to which it is related. incongruous Related to incongruous: incongruous hemianopiaSynonyms for incongruousadj inappropriateSynonyms- inappropriate
- absurd
- out of place
- conflicting
- contrary
- contradictory
- inconsistent
- unsuitable
- improper
- incompatible
- discordant
- incoherent
- extraneous
- unsuited
- unbecoming
- out of keeping
- inapt
- disconsonant
Antonyms- appropriate
- becoming
- suited
- suitable
- consistent
- compatible
- harmonious
Synonyms for incongruousadj made up of parts or qualities that are disparate or otherwise markedly lacking in consistencySynonyms- discordant
- discrepant
- dissonant
- incompatible
- incongruent
- inconsistent
adj in sharp oppositionSynonyms- discrepant
- incompatible
- incongruent
- inconsistent
- repugnant
adj not suited to circumstancesSynonyms- improper
- inappropriate
- inapt
- inept
- malapropos
- unapt
- unbecoming
- unbefitting
- unfit
- unseemly
- unsuitable
Antonyms for incongruousadj lacking in harmony or compatibility or appropriatenessAntonyms |