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incongruous

[/ɪnˈkɒŋɡruəs/]
adjective
incongruente
1. Not in harmony or agreement with; incompatible or inconsistent
The modern furniture looked incongruous in the Victorian house.
O móvel moderno parecia incongruente na casa vitoriana.
2. Out of place; not appropriate or suitable for a particular context
His formal attire was incongruous with the casual beach party.
Seu traje formal era incongruente com a festa informal na praia.
3. Lacking congruity; absurdly or strangely incongruous
The juxtaposition of serious art and cartoons was incongruous.
A justaposição entre arte séria e desenhos animados era incongruente.
Synonyms
incompatibleinconsistentunsuitableinappropriatemismatcheddiscordant
Antonyms
congruouscompatibleconsistentappropriatesuitableharmonious

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
incongruente
most common form
São Paulo
incongruente
standard usage
Portugal
incongruente
standard usage; also desconexo in informal contexts

Related Idioms & Phrases

out of place
a fish out of water
not quite fitting
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