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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
incompatible
inconsistent
unsuitable
inappropriate
mismatched
discordant
Antonyms
congruous
compatible
consistent
appropriate
suitable
harmonious
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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