incongruous
adjective/ɪnˈkɑŋɡruəs/
Frequency rank: #17,277 most common English word
Meaning
not in harmony with the surroundings; out of place.
Example sentence
His formal suit looked completely incongruous at the casual beach party.
Synonyms & related words
- out-of-place
- mismatched
- inappropriate
- odd
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