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Definitions

incongruous

[in-kong-groo-uhs] / ɪnˈkɒŋ gru əs /
ADJECTIVE
out of place; absurd
Synonyms
STRONGEST
bizarre contradictory inappropriate incoherent incompatible
WEAK
alien conflicting disconsonant discordant disparate distorted divergent extraneous fantastic fitful foreign illogical improper inapropos inapt incongruent inconsistent irreconcilable irregular jumbled lopsided mismatched out of keeping rambling shifting twisted unavailing unbalanced unbecoming unconnected uncoordinated uneven unintelligible unpredictable unrelated unsuitable unsuited
Antonyms
WEAK
compatible congruous consistent corresponding fitting harmonious matched suitable uniform

Example Sentences

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Its pale blue packaging features snowy landscapes, which appear incongruous compared to the jungle surrounding the building.

From Barron's • Feb. 18, 2026

It seems completely incongruous a club the size of Rangers, its life spent under a gigantic microscope, could possibly move quietly into contention, but that's the reality.

From BBC • Jan. 25, 2026

Julie is intended as a fairly good-natured, warmly attractive and decidedly incongruous gunslinger.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 18, 2025

But the exceptional nature of McDonald’s gifts strikes an incongruous note.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 31, 2025

For a moment I was strolling again, finding childish comfort in its incongruous design.

From "Farewell to Manzanar" by Jeanne Houston