Incongruous: meaning, definitions and examples
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incongruous
[ ɪnˈkɒŋɡruəs ]
in a sentence
Not in harmony or keeping with the surroundings or other aspects of something; not in place.
Synonyms
discordant, inappropriate, out of place
Examples of usage
- The modern architecture looked incongruous in the historic town.
- His jokes were incongruous with the serious tone of the meeting.
- The bright pink curtains seemed incongruous in the otherwise neutral room.
in a sentence
Lacking in harmony; incompatible or inconsistent.
Synonyms
incompatible, inconsistent, unfitting
Examples of usage
- His actions were incongruous with his words.
- The incongruous mixture of styles in the artwork confused the critics.
Translations
Translations of the word "incongruous" in other languages:
🇵🇹 incongruente
🇮🇳 असंगत
🇩🇪 unangemessen
🇮🇩 tidak sesuai
🇺🇦 негармонійний
🇵🇱 niezgodny
🇯🇵 不調和な
🇫🇷 incongru
🇪🇸 incongruente
🇹🇷 uyumsuz
🇰🇷 어울리지 않는
🇸🇦 غير متناسق
🇨🇿 nesourodý
🇸🇰 nesúladný
🇨🇳 不协调的
🇸🇮 neusklajen
🇮🇸 ósamræmanlegur
🇰🇿 үйлесімсіз
🇬🇪 შეუთავსებელი
🇦🇿 uyğunsuz
🇲🇽 incongruente
Word origin
The word 'incongruous' originated from the Latin word 'incongruus', meaning 'incongruous' or 'inconsistent'. It entered the English language in the early 17th century. The prefix 'in-' signifies 'not' or 'opposite' while 'congruous' comes from 'congruus', meaning 'agreeing or corresponding'. Over the years, 'incongruous' has evolved to represent something that is out of place or inconsistent with its surroundings.