Uncongenial (Adjective)

Meaning ¹

Not suitable to your tastes or needs; "the uncongenial roommates were always fighting"; "the task was uncongenial to one sensitive to rebuffs".

Classification

All adjective clusters.

Examples

• The cold and damp climate of the city was uncongenial to her, making her long for the warmth of her hometown.
• The new employee found the work environment uncongenial, with coworkers who were unfriendly and uncooperative.
• The task of dealing with difficult customers was uncongenial to her, and she often felt frustrated and stressed.
• The hotel room was uncongenial, with a hard bed and a noisy air conditioner that kept her awake all night.
• The uncongenial atmosphere of the office made it difficult for her to focus on her work and be productive.

Synonyms

• Incompatible

Antonyms

• Congenial

Related Words

• Uncongeniality (noun)

Meaning ²

Used of plant stock or scions; incapable of being grafted.

Classification

All adjective clusters.

Examples

• The two types of plants were uncongenial and resisted being joined by grafting.
• Due to their differing cellular structures, the species proved to be uncongenial and unsuitable for hybridization.
• Despite the best efforts of the horticulturist, the stem cuttings from the two plants were uncongenial and would not bond.
• After multiple failed attempts, the botanist concluded that the plant stock and scion were uncongenial and incompatible for grafting.
• The orchardist struggled to find a compatible rootstock for the finicky variety, which was uncongenial with most commonly used stocks.

Meaning ³

Very unfavorable to life or growth; "a hostile climate"; "an uncongenial atmosphere"; "an uncongenial soil"; "the unfriendly environment at high altitudes".

Classification

All adjective clusters.

Examples

• The desert landscape was uncongenial to most forms of plant life, with its scorching temperatures and lack of rainfall.
• The city's polluted air and noise made for an uncongenial environment that drove many residents to seek cleaner and quieter living spaces.
• The uncongenial soil conditions in the area made it difficult for farmers to grow anything other than a few hardy crops.
• The high altitude and harsh weather conditions created an uncongenial atmosphere that made it challenging for climbers to ascend the mountain.
• The office's uncongenial atmosphere, marked by constant tension and conflict, took a toll on the mental health of its employees.

Synonyms

• Hostile
• Unfriendly