Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
incongruities
Noun
ɪnˈkɒŋɡruːɪtiz
Definition
The state of being out of place or not in harmony.
Examples
- Her sudden laughter during the serious meeting highlighted the incongruities of the situation.
- The incongruities in his story led the detectives to question his reliability as a witness.
- There were several incongruities in the design of the building that left visitors confused.
Meaning
Incongruities refer to discrepancies or inconsistencies that create a sense of awkwardness or unexpectedness in a situation, statement, or behavior.
Synonyms
- discrepancies
- inconsistencies
- contradictions
- irregularities
