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incongruously

/ɪnˈkɑːŋ.ɡru.əs.li/
in · con · gru · ous · ly
Adjective:incongruous
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1

In a manner that is out of keeping or incompatible with the surrounding environment, context, or other aspects of something.

Example

"The ultra-modern glass office tower stood incongruously among the centuries-old cobblestone streets and historic cottages."

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inconclusiveness
incongruence
incongruent
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inconsequential
inconsequently
inconsiderably

Word Origin & Etymology

Formed from the adjective 'incongruous' plus the adverbial suffix '-ly'. 'Incongruous' entered English in the early 17th century from the Latin 'incongruus' ('inconsistent, unsuitable'), from 'in-' ('not') and 'congruus' ('agreeing, suitable'), derived from the verb 'congruere' ('to come together, agree, correspond').

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Incongruously. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/incongruously
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