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as in inappropriate
not appropriate for a particular occasion or situation
there's an incongruous modernism to the actor's performance in this period piece
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as in inconsistent
not being in agreement or harmony
incongruous theories about the origins of matter
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Recent Examples of incongruous
And take note of the subtle use of incongruous music.
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Joe Leydon, Variety, 28 Feb. 2025
Brit’s crash-out continues after filming wraps, and the rest of the cast unanimously agrees that her energy is incongruous with the situation.
—Ile-Ife Okantah, Vulture, 31 Mar. 2025
The absurd, the fragmented, and the incongruous, are what AI video generators currently good at producing.
—Gerui Wang, Forbes.com, 15 Apr. 2025
Wang said the combination of tariffs on Chinese goods and Trump's expressions of willingness to have good relations with Beijing were incongruous.
—John Ruwitch, NPR, 7 Mar. 2025
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Joe Leydon, Variety, 28 Feb. 2025
Brit’s crash-out continues after filming wraps, and the rest of the cast unanimously agrees that her energy is incongruous with the situation.
—Ile-Ife Okantah, Vulture, 31 Mar. 2025
The absurd, the fragmented, and the incongruous, are what AI video generators currently good at producing.
—Gerui Wang, Forbes.com, 15 Apr. 2025
Wang said the combination of tariffs on Chinese goods and Trump's expressions of willingness to have good relations with Beijing were incongruous.
—John Ruwitch, NPR, 7 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for incongruous
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Both the city’s account and Mayor Quinton Lucas issued online apologies that night, agreeing that the post was inappropriate.—
Mike Hendricks,
Kansas City Star,
3 June 2025
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There can be a change to the list if a storm is so deadly or costly that the future use of its name on another would be inappropriate.—
Jordan King,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 June 2025
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This is at odds with the concept of getting the most out of every customer deal by wielding inconsistent discounts and surcharges when certain situations arise.—
Chris Mele,
Forbes.com,
27 May 2025
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Frustrated by long 311 hold times or inconsistent trash pickup?—
Melanie La Rocca,
New York Daily News,
27 May 2025
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Any useless, toxic or otherwise unsuitable man can become a child’s legal father, without being subject to the thorough checks that these women must face.—
Catherine Bray,
Variety,
23 May 2025
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Advertisement Advertisement Some insects are adapting to changing climates by moving to regions that might have previously been unsuitable.—
Simmone Shah,
Time,
20 May 2025
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With the textured hair care space full of conflicting information, cutting through the noise is becoming more difficult than the routine itself.—
India Espy-Jones,
Essence,
27 May 2025
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Many participants with conflicting ideologies also reported cohabiting peacefully for the most part, while being careful not to bring up divisive topics and focus on their similarities instead.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
25 May 2025
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An arrest does not constitute a finding of guilt: A 30-year-old woman from Naperville was arrested on two warrants and on charges of improper lane usage and criminal defacement of property at 2:27 a.m. May 25 in the 1500 block of Fairway Drive.—
Steve Metsch,
Chicago Tribune,
2 June 2025
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Zika is especially dangerous for pregnant women because it can be transmitted to the fetus, causing microcephaly (a smaller head), improper brain development, and cerebral palsy.—
Cara Lynn Shultz,
People.com,
30 May 2025
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The senators are incorrect three times, and surely more.—
John Tamny,
Forbes.com,
2 June 2025
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But here’s the twist: both might technically be incorrect.—
Simon Perry,
People.com,
27 May 2025
Adjective
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There’s no wrong way to have your bowl of pho, said Pho Momma’s owner, My Le.—
Camila Pedrosa,
Sacbee.com,
30 May 2025
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Don’t hire a sales person the conventional way Traditional sales hiring focuses on the wrong signals.—
Jodie Cook,
Forbes.com,
30 May 2025
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Netflix In a recent interview with Harper's Bazaar, Ortega revealed that the massive success following 'Wednesday' actually left her unhappy.—
Jeremy Hanna,
MSNBC Newsweek,
29 May 2025
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Reports suggested that Daltrey was unhappy with Starkey’s playing on the night, and a number of songs were cut short.—
Thomas Smith,
Billboard,
29 May 2025
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“Incongruous.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/incongruous. Accessed 7 Jun. 2025.
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