incongruent
adjective
in·con·gru·ent
ˌin-kən-ˈgrü-ənt 
(ˌ)in-ˈkäŋ-grə-wənt
: not congruent
incongruent triangles
incongruently
adverb
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Both the interview and Anderson’s photographs feel particularly incongruent to an administration that has long made clear its preference for friendly media, limiting access to the White House and Pentagon for some traditional mainstream outlets.
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Elaine Mallon, Baltimore Sun, 18 Feb. 2026
However, economic realities make this option incongruent with both the Fed’s mandate and Trump’s own goals.
—Raghuram Rajan, Time, 23 Jan. 2026
Both the interview and Anderson’s photographs feel particularly incongruent to an administration that has long made clear its preference for friendly media, limiting access to the White House and Pentagon for some traditional mainstream outlets.
—Jacqui Palumbo, CNN Money, 17 Dec. 2025
His recent comments are incongruent with his reaction that night.
—Randall Colburn, Entertainment Weekly, 5 Dec. 2025
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“Incongruent.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/incongruent. Accessed 26 Feb. 2026.
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