Incongruous

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Pronunciation Definitions Examples Grammatical Forms Origin and Evolution

Pronunciation: /ɪnˈkɑŋɡruəs/

Definitions of incongruous

adjective not in harmony or keeping with the surroundings or other aspects of something; not in agreement or consistent with something else

Example Sentences

A1 The clown's serious expression was incongruous with his colorful costume.

A2 Her loud laughter was incongruous with the somber mood of the funeral.

B1 The modern architecture of the building seemed incongruous in the historic town.

B2 His casual attitude towards the project was incongruous with the high level of professionalism expected.

C1 The artist's abstract painting was incongruous with the traditional artwork in the gallery.

C2 The politician's controversial statements were incongruous with his previous claims of unity.

Examples of incongruous in a Sentence

formal The incongruous mix of modern art and classical architecture was jarring to the eye.

informal It was so incongruous to see him in a suit and flip flops.

slang The party had an incongruous vibe, like mixing oil and water.

figurative Her cheerful demeanor seemed incongruous with the somber news she delivered.

Grammatical Forms of incongruous

past tense

incongruous

plural

incongruous

comparative

more incongruous

superlative

most incongruous

present tense

incongruous

future tense

will be incongruous

perfect tense

has been incongruous

continuous tense

is being incongruous

singular

incongruous

positive degree

incongruous

infinitive

to be incongruous

gerund

being incongruous

participle

incongruous

Origin and Evolution of incongruous

First Known Use: 1601 year
Language of Origin: Latin
Story behind the word: The word 'incongruous' originated from the Latin word 'incongruus', which is a combination of 'in-' meaning 'not' and 'congruus' meaning 'fitting'.
Evolution of the word: Over time, 'incongruous' has retained its original meaning of not being in harmony or agreement, but it has also come to be used more broadly to describe things that are out of place, inappropriate, or absurd.