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incongruous

in.con.gru.ous \(')in-'ka:n-gr*-w*s\ aj [LL incongruus, fr. L in- + 
   congruus congruous] : lacking congruity : as  : not harmonious : 
   INCOMPATIBLE {~ colors}  : not conforming : DISAGREEING {conduct ~ with 
   avowed pr inciples} : inconsistent within itself {an ~ story}  : lacking 
   propriety : UNSUITABLE {~ manners}  - in.con.gru.ous.ly av