incongruous
pronunciation
How to pronounce incongruous in British English:
UK [ɪnˈkɒŋɡruəs]
How to pronounce incongruous in American English:
US [ɪnˈkɑːŋɡruəs]
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- Adjective:
- lacking in harmony or compatibility or appropriateness
Word Origin
- incongruous (adj.)
- 1610s, from Latin incongruus "incongruous," from in- "not, opposite of, without" (see in- (1)) + congruus "fit, suitable" (see congruent). Related: Incongruously.
Example
- 1. Aung san suu kyi cuts an incongruous figure on the campaign trail .
- 2. I found the scene somewhat incongruous .
- 3. In the face of structurally higher prices , both look incongruous .
- 4. I heard cars in the distance . Such a foreign , incongruous sound in the desert .
- 5. Such a long , slow process seems incongruous given the pace of technological change .