uncongenial

• Adjectif désignant ce qui est désagréable, hostile ou inapproprié ; qui ne correspond pas au goût ou au tempérament de quelqu'un.

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

1. Not suited to one's preferencesC1formal

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

   non conforme aux goûts

   • 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.

   Synonymesdisagreeablediscordantdistastefulincompatibleunappealingunpleasantunsuited

   Antonymesagreeablecompatiblecongenialfittingsuitablesuited

2. Unfavorable for growth or lifeC1formal

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

   Défavorable à la croissance ou à la vie

   • 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.

   Synonymesadverseforbiddingharshhostileinhospitableunfavorable

   Antonymescongenialfavorablehospitable

3. Incapable of grafting (botany)C2formal

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

   Incompatible pour la greffe (botanique)

   • 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.

   Synonymesincompatible

   Antonymescongenial