incongruous
Prononciation : [ɪnˈkɒŋɡruəs]
Mot
Contexte : « 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.
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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?
Contexte : « 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.
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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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