incongruous

• Décrit 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.

Describes something that is not in harmony or keeping with the surroundings or other aspects of a situation; out of place.

1. Out of place or inconsistentC1formal

   Not in harmony or keeping with the surroundings or other aspects of something.

   Incongru

   • 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.

   Synonymescontradictorydiscordantdissonantinappropriateincompatibleinconsistentjarringmismatchedout of placeunsuitable

   Antonymesappropriatecompatiblecongruousconsistentfittingharmoniouspropersuitable

2. Contradictory or incompatibleC1formal

   Not consistent with or matching something else; logically contradictory.

   Contradictoire ou incompatible

   • 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.

   Synonymesconflictingcontradictorycontrarydiscrepantincompatibleinconsistentirreconcilableopposed

   Antonymescompatiblecongruousconsistentharmonious