Synonyms of incompatible

incompatible

adjective

ˌin-kəm-ˈpa-tə-bəl 

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• conflicting
• inconsistent
• clashing
• contradictory
• mutually exclusive
• incongruous
• discrepant
• repugnant
• inharmonious
• contrary
• inconsonant
• irreconcilable
• discordant
• disagreeing
• at variance
• at odds
• antithetical
• antagonistic
• opposite
• opposing
• diametric
• antipodal
• antipodean

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• compatible
• consistent
• congruent
• agreeing
• harmonious
• correspondent (with or to)
• concordant
• consonant
• conformable (to)
• similar
• like
• congruous
• accordant
• nonconflicting
• akin

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of incompatible

For Navarro, however, criticizing her own side isn’t incompatible with belonging to it. — Dave Quinn, PEOPLE, 18 Sep. 2026

Yet, realizing these benefits requires manufacturers to address challenges such as unclear implementation roadmaps, poor-quality data, skills gaps and incompatible legacy systems. — Nishkam Batta, Forbes.com, 16 Sep. 2026

This is a woman who, at 64, is fundamentally incompatible with reality television. — Louis Peitzman, Vulture, 11 Sep. 2026

Cheng said that she was told that her union role would be incompatible with her employment. — ABC News, 10 Sep. 2026