Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
incongruent
Adjective
/ɪnˈkɒŋɡrʊənt/
Definition
Not in harmony or keeping with; incompatible.
Examples
- The graph showed incongruent trends that confused the analysts.
- His actions were incongruent with his words, making it hard to trust him.
- The colors in the painting were incongruent, leading to a disjointed final product.
Meaning
When something is incongruent, it does not fit well with other things or does not match in terms of compatibility or logic.
Synonyms
- Inconsistent
- Discrepant
- Incompatible
- Contradictory
- Mismatched
