incongruence
noun
in·con·gru·ence
ˌin-kən-ˈgrü-ən(t)s 
(ˌ)in-ˈkäŋ-grə-wən(t)s
(ˌ)in-ˈkäŋ-grə-wən(t)s
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Such incongruence between actions and intentions can also bring about feelings of guilt.
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Becca Stanek, TheWeek, 24 Apr. 2026
Some transgender people in the state will experience a similar incongruence between their physical appearance and the gender marker on their state ID.
—David Williams, CNN Money, 5 Mar. 2026
And incongruence increases stress and emotional exhaustion.
—Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 26 Feb. 2026
Widening the fields, at the expense of seats The other main structural incongruence of NFL stadiums as World Cup venues was their narrowness.
—Henry Bushnell, New York Times, 3 Feb. 2026
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Becca Stanek, TheWeek, 24 Apr. 2026
Some transgender people in the state will experience a similar incongruence between their physical appearance and the gender marker on their state ID.
—David Williams, CNN Money, 5 Mar. 2026
And incongruence increases stress and emotional exhaustion.
—Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 26 Feb. 2026
Widening the fields, at the expense of seats The other main structural incongruence of NFL stadiums as World Cup venues was their narrowness.
—Henry Bushnell, New York Times, 3 Feb. 2026
See All Example Sentences for incongruence
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“Incongruence.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/incongruence. Accessed 28 Apr. 2026.
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