INCONGRUOUS


Meaning of INCONGRUOUS in English

(ˈ)in, ən+ adjective

Etymology: Late Latin incongruus, from Latin in- in- (I) + congruus congruous — more at congruous

: lacking congruity: as

a. : characterized by lack of harmony, consistency, or compatibility with one another

incongruous colors

incongruous desires

b. : characterized by disagreement or lack of conformity with something

conduct incongruous with avowed principles

c. : characterized by inconsistency or inharmony of its own parts or qualities

an incongruous story

d. : characterized by lack of propriety or suitableness

incongruous manners

• in·congruously “+ adverb

• in·congruousness “+ noun

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