incompatible

[in-kuhm-pat-uh-buhl] / ˌɪn kəmˈpæt ə bəl /

ADJECTIVE

antagonistic, contradictory

Synonyms

STRONGEST

conflicting inappropriate incongruous inconsistent irreconcilable unsuitable unsuited

STRONG

uncongenial

WEAK

adverse antipathetic antipodal antithetical clashing contrary counter disagreeing discordant discrepant disparate factious inadmissible incoherent inconformable inconsonant inconstant jarring marching to a different drummer mismatched night and day offbeat opposed opposite poles apart unadapted warring whale of difference

Antonyms

STRONGEST

appropriate consistent fitting harmonious proper suitable

WEAK

compatible consonant loving suited well-matched

Example Sentences

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“The UFW has learned of deeply troubling allegations that one of the union’s co-founders, Cesar Chavez, behaved in ways that are incompatible with our organization’s values,” the statement said.

From Salon • Mar. 18, 2026

Or they combined the microbes with incompatible products.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 12, 2026

UN rights chief Volker Turk has called for the verdict to be "promptly quashed as incompatible with international law".

From Barron's • Mar. 6, 2026

Jesse and I had great chemistry but were ultimately incompatible.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 27, 2026

And yet, while it’s five in the morning here, it’s also five in the evening somewhere in China—proving that incompatible truths make perfect sense when seen with global perspective.

From "Challenger Deep" by Neal Shusterman

incompatible

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