incongruous
/ɪnˈkɒŋ.ɡru.əs/adjective
C1formalcommon/ɪnˈkɒŋ.ɡru.əs/Describes something that is not in harmony or keeping with the surroundings or other aspects of a situation; out of place.
ruОписывает что-то, что не гармонирует или не соответствует окружению или другим аспектам ситуации; неуместный.esDescribe algo que no armoniza o no corresponde con su entorno o con otros aspectos de la situación; inapropiado o extraño por resultar inconsistente o contradictorio.frDécrit quelque chose qui ne s'accorde pas ou ne correspond pas à son environnement ou à d'autres aspects de la situation ; déplacé ou inapproprié.deBeschreibt etwas, das nicht harmoniert oder nicht zu seiner Umgebung oder anderen Aspekten einer Situation passt; unpassend oder unstimmig.ptDescreve algo que não está em harmonia ou não combina com o ambiente ou com outros aspectos da situação; algo fora de lugar ou incoerente.zh形容某事物与周围环境或其他方面不协调、不相称,显得不合适或不合逻辑。arيصف شيئًا لا يتناسب أو لا يتوافق مع محيطه أو مع جوانب أخرى من الموقف؛ غير مناسب أو ناشز.
- Out of place or inconsistent C1 formal
Not in harmony or keeping with the surroundings or other aspects of something.
- The modern sculpture looked incongruous in the ancient temple courtyard.
- His casual attire was incongruous with the formal dress code.
- The cheerful music seemed incongruous given the somber occasion.
ruНеуместныйesIncongruente, fuera de lugarfrIncongrudeUnpassendptIncongruentezh不协调的arغير مناسب
Synonyme: contradictorydiscordantdissonantinappropriateincompatibleinconsistentjarringmismatchedout of placeunsuitable
Antonyme: appropriatecompatiblecongruousconsistentfittingharmoniouspropersuitable
- Contradictory or incompatible C1 formal
Not consistent with or matching something else; logically contradictory.
- His actions were incongruous with his stated beliefs.
- The data presented an incongruous picture of the company's performance.
- It is incongruous to claim to love nature while destroying forests.
ruНесоответствующийesIncongruente o incompatiblefrContradictoire ou incompatibledeUnvereinbarptIncongruentezh不协调的arغير متوافق
Synonyme: conflictingcontradictorycontrarydiscrepantincompatibleinconsistentirreconcilableopposed
Antonyme: compatiblecongruousconsistentharmonious
- more incongruous comparative form
- most incongruous superlative form