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Synonyms & Similar Words
inconsistent
discordant
incompatible
inconsonant
disjointed
jarring
clashing
contradictory
paradoxical
absurd
illogical
unreasonable
unseemly
unbecoming
improper
inappropriate
inapt
inept
infelicitous
malapropos
out_of_place
strange
unusual
odd
quirky
peculiar
eccentric
bizarre
freakish
incongruent
uncoordinated
unmatched
unsuitable
Meaning of Incongruous
The primary meaning of "incongruous" refers to something that does not fit or match with something else, often in a way that is noticeable or unpleasant.
Definitions
- Giving a sense of disagreeable surprise, or being out of place or inappropriate
- * Not harmonious or consistent, having an unpleasant combination of different things
Etymology of Incongruous
The word "incongruous" originates from Latin "incongruus," meaning "not in harmony," which is a combination of "in-" (not) and "congruus" (in harmony), derived from "con-" (together) and "gruere" (to agree)
Historically, the term has been used in English since the 15th century to describe things that are inconsistent or do not fit together
Example Uses
- The bright pink house looked incongruous among the more subdued buildings in the neighborhood
- * Her joke fell flat, and the silence that followed was incongruous with the earlier lively atmosphere
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
harmonious
consistent
compatible
congruous
coordinated
matched
suitable
appropriate
fitting
proper
becoming
befitting
apt
felicitous
logical
reasonable
sensible
coherent
uniform
symmetrical
balanced