incongruous
in·con·gru·ous / inˈkänggroōəs/ • adj. not in harmony or keeping with the surroundings or other aspects of something: the duffel coat looked incongruous with the black dress she wore underneath.DERIVATIVES: in·con·gru·i·ty / ˌinkənˈgroō-itē; ˌing-; -käng-/ n. (pl. -ties) in·con·gru·ous·ly adv.
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