uncongenial

An old-fashioned adjective meaning not pleasant, friendly, or suitable; not suited to one's taste or temperament.

ruУстаревшее прилагательное, означающее неприятный, недружелюбный или неподходящий; не соответствующий чьему-либо вкусу или темпераменту.esAdjetivo que describe algo o alguien que resulta desagradable, poco afín o incompatible con el gusto o temperamento de una persona; también puede referirse a lo que no es adecuado o que no armoniza con el entorno.frAdjectif désignant ce qui est désagréable, hostile ou inapproprié ; qui ne correspond pas au goût ou au tempérament de quelqu'un.deAdjektiv, das unangenehm, unfreundlich oder unpassend bedeutet; nicht dem Geschmack oder Wesen von jemandem entsprechend.ptAdjetivo que significa desagradável, hostil ou inadequado; que não combina com o gosto ou o temperamento de alguém.zh指不投合的、不友好的或不合宜的；与某人的品味或性情不相容的。arصفة تعني غير لطيف أو غير ودود، أو غير مناسب وغير ملائم لمزاج الشخص أو ذوقه أو ظروفه.

1. Not suited to one's preferences C1 formal

   Not agreeable or compatible with one's tastes, interests, or needs.

   • He found the rigid office environment uncongenial to his creative spirit.
   • The uncongenial climate of the region made it hard for her to settle.
   • Their uncongenial personalities led to constant disagreements.

   ruНеприятныйesNo congenialfrnon conforme aux goûtsdeUnsympathischptDesagradávelzh不合意的arغير ملائم

   Synonyms: disagreeablediscordantdistastefulincompatibleunappealingunpleasantunsuited

   Antonyms: agreeablecompatiblecongenialfittingsuitablesuited

2. Unfavorable for growth or life C1 formal

   Describing conditions that are harsh or unsuitable for living or developing.

   • The barren soil and lack of rain created an uncongenial environment for farming.
   • The uncongenial atmosphere of the prison broke the spirits of many inmates.
   • These plants cannot survive in such uncongenial temperatures.

   ruНеблагоприятныйesDesfavorable para el crecimiento o la vidafrDéfavorable à la croissance ou à la viedeUngünstigptDesfavorávelzh不利的arغير ملائم

   Synonyms: adverseforbiddingharshhostileinhospitableunfavorable

   Antonyms: congenialfavorablehospitable

3. Incapable of grafting (botany) C2 formal

   Referring to plant stock or scions that cannot be successfully joined through grafting.

   • The two tree species were uncongenial, so the grafting attempt failed.
   • Gardeners often avoid using uncongenial rootstocks for delicate roses.
   • The uncongenial nature of the scion prevented it from bonding with the host plant.

   ruНесовместимый для прививкиesIncompatible para el injertofrIncompatible pour la greffe (botanique)deNicht pfropfbarptIncompatível para enxertiazh嫁接不亲和arغير قابل للتطعيم

   Synonyms: incompatible

   Antonyms: congenial

• more uncongenial comparative form
• most uncongenial superlative form