as in inappropriately
Related Words
Relevance
Dissimilar Words
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of incongruously
Along beaches that had been stripped of their vegetation, icebergs sat incongruously high on rocks.
—
Megan I. Gannon, Scientific American, 6 May 2026
One side story, of a former pro athlete caught in a downward spiral of violence, addiction, and ill health, feels incongruously grim.
—Judy Berman, Time, 11 Mar. 2026
What remains is an incongruously passive and intense ride that feels eerily algorithmic throughout.
—Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 23 Jan. 2026
Every surreal interaction, every drab office, every incongruously adoring wife is another turn through the same loop.
—Nicholas Quah, Vulture, 9 Oct. 2025
Also incongruously quick for his size is Tustin junior defensive lineman Jeremiah Williams (6-1, 311).
—Steve Fryer, Oc Register, 12 Sep. 2025
Where to Stay Recently opened and incongruously-located inside the city's half-glitzy, half-tacky Phoenix MarketCity shopping mall, Design Hotel by jüSTa is a quirky option from the creative team at Urban Studio in Mumbai.
—David Jefferys, Condé Nast Traveler, 12 Apr. 2017
Megan I. Gannon, Scientific American, 6 May 2026
One side story, of a former pro athlete caught in a downward spiral of violence, addiction, and ill health, feels incongruously grim.
—Judy Berman, Time, 11 Mar. 2026
What remains is an incongruously passive and intense ride that feels eerily algorithmic throughout.
—Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 23 Jan. 2026
Every surreal interaction, every drab office, every incongruously adoring wife is another turn through the same loop.
—Nicholas Quah, Vulture, 9 Oct. 2025
Also incongruously quick for his size is Tustin junior defensive lineman Jeremiah Williams (6-1, 311).
—Steve Fryer, Oc Register, 12 Sep. 2025
Where to Stay Recently opened and incongruously-located inside the city's half-glitzy, half-tacky Phoenix MarketCity shopping mall, Design Hotel by jüSTa is a quirky option from the creative team at Urban Studio in Mumbai.
—David Jefferys, Condé Nast Traveler, 12 Apr. 2017
Recent Examples of Synonyms for incongruously
Adverb
-
But Culkin testified on the witness stand that the King of Pop never inappropriately touched him.—
Patrick Ryan,
USA Today,
3 June 2026
-
In 2023, federal investigators had found that the city’s police routinely discriminated against Black residents, inappropriately used police dogs against people, and failed to properly respond to people facing mental health challenges.—
Topher Sanders,
ProPublica,
2 June 2026
Adverb
-
The insurance company has alleged that a rogue AI robot masterminded Dela Torre’s campaign to improperly challenge her settlement agreement, generating a flurry of baseless and abusive filings that cost $300,000 to contest.—
The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
15 June 2026
-
This is rare, but will arise on an increasing basis due to attorneys continuing to improperly make use of AI for generating aspects of their legal briefs and failing to double-check their work.—
Lance Eliot,
Forbes.com,
12 June 2026
Adverb
-
Applicants who believe their claim was wrongly denied can request reconsideration and, if necessary, a hearing before an administrative law judge.—
Angelica Leicht,
CBS News,
10 June 2026
-
An earlier version of this story wrongly stated that according to an earlier announcement by Armenia's election commission, turnout in the general election on Sunday stood at 97%.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
8 June 2026
Adverb
-
Acknowledging its decision to err on the side of caution, Anthropic said Fable 5’s safety-first approach might incorrectly flag harmless requests as being suspicious for less than 5% of queries.—
Jared Perlo,
NBC news,
11 June 2026
-
Safety features Of course, knives can be dangerous when used incorrectly.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
11 June 2026
Cite this Entry
“Incongruously.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/incongruously. Accessed 17 Jun. 2026.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
