Definition of Incongruous
Incongruous
in·con·gru·ous


Definition/Meaning
(adjective)
unusual or nonsensical within a given situation or context;

e.g. It was incongruous for those two to hang out together, because they always seemed to hate each other.

(adjective)
incompatible or not harmonious;

e.g. The walls were painted with incongruous colors, what a sore sight!

(adjective)
disagreeing;

e.g. The student's behavior was incongruous with the school's principles and ethics.



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