incongruent

[/ˌɪnkənˈɡruːənt/]
adjective
incongruente
1. not in agreement or harmony; lacking congruity; incompatible or inconsistent
His cheerful demeanor was incongruent with the somber occasion.
Seu comportamento alegre era incongruente com a ocasião solene.
2. (Geometry) not having the same shape and size; not congruent
The two triangles are incongruent because they have different side lengths.
Os dois triângulos são incongruentes porque têm comprimentos de lados diferentes.
3. lacking logical consistency or coherence
The witness's testimony was incongruent with the physical evidence.
O depoimento da testemunha era incongruente com as evidências físicas.
In Brazilian academic and professional settings, 'incongruente' is frequently used in psychology, sociology, and mathematics discussions. In the USA, this term is particularly prominent in clinical psychology when describing cognitive or affective incongruence (as in Carl Rogers' theory). It carries more formal, technical weight than casual speech in both cultures.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
inconsistentincompatiblediscordantincongruousmismatchedconflicting
Antonyms / Antônimos
congruentconsistentcompatibleharmoniouscoherentagreeable

Regional Variations

General Brazilian Portuguese
incongruente
Standard term used in both formal and informal contexts
Portugal
incongruente
Same usage as Brazilian Portuguese; also used in legal and academic contexts
General English (USA)
incongruent
Common in psychology, mathematics, and formal discourse

Related Words

congruencecongruityincongruityincongruouslyconsistencycompatibility

Related Idioms & Phrases

incongruent with
out of sync with
at odds with
clashing with
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