incongruent

adjective

in·​con·​gru·​ent ˌin-kən-ˈgrü-ənt 

(ˌ)in-ˈkäŋ-grə-wənt

: not congruent

incongruent triangles

incongruently adverb

Examples of incongruent in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Organizations serving communities and issue areas incongruent with the White House’s agenda have had to make triage decisions with no warning and no safety net of their own. — Aparna Rae, Forbes.com, 19 Mar. 2026

Unusual Features Large, unusual, and incongruent features that don't fit with the property should always be avoided, Tarantino says. — Lee Wallender, The Spruce, 11 Mar. 2026

Look for choppy sentences, unusual inflections, abnormal phrasing, or incongruent background noise. — Lauren Costantino, Miami Herald, 28 Feb. 2026

Back-to-back massacres have reignited allegations from conservative pundits that transgender ideology and individuals are more prone to violence and the reason transgender people engage in mass shootings is explicitly tied to their incongruent gender identity. — Elaine Mallon, Baltimore Sun, 18 Feb. 2026

Word History

Etymology

Middle English, from Latin incongruent-, incongruens, from in- + congruent-, congruens congruent

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined above