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incompatible

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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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“Incompatible.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/incompatible. Accessed 10 Dec. 2022.

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