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incongruous (adj.)

1610s, from Latin incongruus "incongruous, inconsistent," from in- "not, opposite of, without" (see in- (1)) + congruus "fit, suitable" (see congruent). Related: Incongruously; incongruousness.

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Definitions of incongruous from WordNet

incongruous (adj.)
lacking in harmony or compatibility or appropriateness;
a plan incongruous with reason
a joke that was incongruous with polite conversation
incongruous behavior
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