incongruent
adjective/ɪnˈkɑŋɡruənt/
Frequency rank: #19,667 most common English word
Meaning
Not in harmony or keeping with the surroundings or other aspects; inconsistent.
Example sentence
His cheerful smile seemed incongruent with the sad news he had just delivered.
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