Incongruous (Adjective)
Meaning
Lacking in harmony or compatibility or appropriateness; "a plan incongruous with reason"; "incongruous behavior"; "a joke that was incongruous with polite conversation".
Classification
All adjective clusters.
Examples
- The loud music was incongruous with the peaceful atmosphere of the library.
- Her expensive designer handbag seemed incongruous with her overall casual and laid-back style.
- The politician's lavish spending habits were incongruous with his campaign promises to reduce government waste.
- The futuristic skyscraper stood out as incongruous among the historic buildings in the old town.
- The comedian's off-color jokes were incongruous with the family-friendly tone of the event.