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incongruous

Pronunciación: [ɪnˈkɒŋɡruəs]

Palabra

Contexto: «similarity»

(adjective) when things do not match or fit together. It's like wearing a winter coat in the summer; it just looks odd because it's not the right time for it.

Ejemplo

The bright red car looked incongruous parked beside the old, rusty truck.

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Her elegant dress seemed incongruous at the casual picnic.

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Why does that painting look so incongruous in the modern room?

Contexto: «relationship»

(adjective) when something does not make sense together or creates a strange contrast. It’s like a funny clown at a serious funeral; they just don’t go together.

Ejemplo

The comedian's jokes were incongruous with the serious message of the play.

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His cheerful attitude was incongruous with the sad news everyone had just received.

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Can you see why her cheerful outfit seems incongruous for such a sad occasion?

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