Incongruous

C1 16+

Synonyms of incongruous

Antonyms of incongruous

Collocations of incongruous

incongruous mix
Frequency: 70 %

The incongruous mix of colors in the painting confused the viewers.

incongruous combination
Frequency: 65 %

The incongruous combination of flavors in the dish left a strange taste in my mouth.

incongruous pairing
Frequency: 60 %

The incongruous pairing of the two actors in the movie did not work well on screen.

incongruous blend
Frequency: 50 %

The incongruous blend of styles in the fashion show left the audience puzzled.

incongruous mixture
Frequency: 45 %

The incongruous mixture of genres in the music album did not appeal to many listeners.

Idiomatic Expressions for incongruous

  • Phrase: Fish out of water
    Meaning: To feel out of place or uncomfortable in a particular situation, often due to being incongruous with one's surroundings.
    Usage: As a city boy, he felt like a fish out of water when visiting his friend's farm.