incongruousness

Definition of incongruousnessnext

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for incongruousness
Noun
  • In another show, with a lesser writer, such incongruities could be read as character inconsistencies, accidental oversights, mistakes.
    Christian Zilko, IndieWire, 7 Jan. 2026
  • That creates a certain level of incongruity on those campuses.
    Dana Taylor, USA Today, 11 Nov. 2025
Noun
  • In spite of these and other frustrating inconsistencies, this year is a great class of nominees, led by Kendrick Lamar with nine.
    Craig Jenkins, Vulture, 30 Jan. 2026
  • At Bayern, titles came but managerial turnover and inconsistency prevented European dominance.
    Zak Garner-Purkis, Forbes.com, 29 Jan. 2026
Noun
  • Teachers and school staff have a federal constitutional right to accurately inform the parent or guardian of their student when the student expresses gender incongruence.
    Howard Blume, Los Angeles Times, 5 Jan. 2026
  • Health Minister Simeon Brown said doctors would no longer be able to prescribe gonadotropin-releasing hormone analogues for gender dysphoria or incongruence to those seeking treatment for the conditions and not already on the drugs.
    Reuters, NBC news, 20 Nov. 2025
Noun
  • Monique Tepe later filed for divorce, citing incompatibility in court documents.
    Sarah Rumpf-Whitten, FOXNews.com, 16 Jan. 2026
  • Commissioners cited concerns about the building’s height, lack of community engagement and incompatibility with the neighborhood’s character.
    Everton Bailey Jr, Dallas Morning News, 14 Jan. 2026
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“Incongruousness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/incongruousness. Accessed 1 Feb. 2026.

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