as in conflicting
not being in agreement or harmony
the committee's incompatible goals—develop new projects and cut costs—meant that they got very little accomplished
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Edward Mendelson, PC Magazine, 19 Mar. 2026
The United Farm Workers and Cesar Chavez Foundation canceled Chavez Day celebrations, calling the allegations incompatible with the movement’s core values of justice and empowerment.
—Richard Winton, Los Angeles Times, 18 Mar. 2026
Such an imbalance is incompatible with the principle of equal representation.
—Chicago Tribune, 15 Mar. 2026
In particular, the cost of hydrogen remains high because standard electrolyzers are incompatible with volatile power.
—Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 12 Mar. 2026
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Edward Mendelson, PC Magazine, 19 Mar. 2026
The United Farm Workers and Cesar Chavez Foundation canceled Chavez Day celebrations, calling the allegations incompatible with the movement’s core values of justice and empowerment.
—Richard Winton, Los Angeles Times, 18 Mar. 2026
Such an imbalance is incompatible with the principle of equal representation.
—Chicago Tribune, 15 Mar. 2026
In particular, the cost of hydrogen remains high because standard electrolyzers are incompatible with volatile power.
—Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 12 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for incompatible
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Following the events of A Palace Near the Wind, Liu Lufeng and her siblings flee the Palace for the dangerous waters, which contain rebels, allies, and her sister Sangshu—though Sangshu’s conflicting loyalties may clash with Lufeng’s plan to keep them all safe.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
1 Apr. 2026
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The legal conversation is settled, and far more explicit than other consequential decisions in which the court must weigh potentially conflicting precedents and nebulous congressional intent.—
New York Daily News Editorial Board,
New York Daily News,
1 Apr. 2026
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For the first half on Friday night, Angel City Football Club was turning in one of those inconsistent performances that Coach Alex Straus expected would happen this season with a young team.—
Damian Calhoun,
Daily News,
28 Mar. 2026
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As is often the case for 23-year-olds pushed into large roles, Podziemski has been inconsistent.—
Joseph Dycus,
Mercury News,
28 Mar. 2026
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“Incompatible.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/incompatible. Accessed 3 Apr. 2026.
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