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incongruous
not in harmony with surroundings; out of place
Synonyms
- inconsistent
- incompatible
- mismatched
Antonyms
- fitting
- harmonious
- compatible
incongruous in a sentence
A grand chandelier looked incongruous in the small cabin.
The chandelier looked incongruous in the rustic cabin.
Where it comes from
From Latin in- 'not' + congruus 'agreeing'
Memory hook
INCONGRUOUS — IN-CONGRUent.
Read it in context
- A Basin Between Tides Nature
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