incongruous
Example Sentences
Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.
The scene was incongruous, compelling and a little funny — it wasn’t meant to be convincing.
From New York Times
They lead " luxurious lifestyles that are incongruous with Peskov’s civil servant salary", the Treasury said in a release.
From Reuters
Lawmakers backing the legislation said the law was necessary because “minority groups in society propose ways of thinking and practices that are incongruous with Christian morality.”
From Seattle Times
Some of the bearded fighters were dressed in traditional shalwar kameez — baggy trousers and a long tunic — but others adopted incongruous accessories: high-top sneakers, gold watches, knee-high socks.
From Los Angeles Times
Faux pines set amid parched hillsides dusted with browning chaparral can feel jarringly incongruous, for example.
From Los Angeles Times
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
