incongruously
gb/ɪŋkˈɔŋɹuəsli/ us/ɪŋkˈɔŋɹuəsli/
C1
ਅੰਗਰੇਜ਼ੀ
ਅਰਥ
0 ਅਰਥ
adverb
formal
C1
property
1
in a way that doesn’t fit
In a way that looks or feels wrong for the situation.
ਵਰਤੋਂ ਦਾ ਢਾਂਚਾ:
incongruously + [adjective/verb phrase]
ਆਮ ਗਲਤੀ:
Often used for a mismatch in context; for simple contrast, learners may prefer "oddly" or "strangely."
ਸਮਾਨਾਰਥਕ ਸ਼ਬਦ
oddly (More general and less formal.)
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strangely (Emphasizes unexpectedness, not necessarily mismatch.)
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out of place (Directly highlights not fitting the context.)
ਵਿਲੋਮ ਸ਼ਬਦ
appropriately (In a way that fits the situation.)
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congruously (In a matching, consistent way.)
ਸ਼ਬਦ-ਜੋੜ
incongruously dressed
|incongruously large
|incongruously small
|incongruously bright
|incongruously cheerful
|incongruously placed
|incongruously modern
|incongruously named
|incongruously positioned
|incongruously set
ਵਿਸ਼ੇ
language
|writing
|arts_and_culture
ਉਦਾਹਰਨਾਂ
- A neon sign glowed incongruously above the quiet village square.
- He laughed incongruously during the serious briefing.
- The modern sofa sat incongruously among the antique furniture.
ਸਿਖਿਆਰਥੀਆਂ ਲਈ ਉਦਾਹਰਨਾਂ
- She was incongruously cheerful at the funeral.
- The bright colors looked incongruously loud in the office.
adverb
formal
C2
property
2
in a way that is inconsistent
In a way that does not agree with what else is true or expected.
ਵਰਤੋਂ ਦਾ ਢਾਂਚਾ:
incongruously + [verb/adverbial phrase]
ਆਮ ਗਲਤੀ:
This sense overlaps with "inconsistently"; "incongruously" often suggests a noticeable mismatch rather than repeated changes over time.
ਸਮਾਨਾਰਥਕ ਸ਼ਬਦ
inconsistently (Focuses on lack of consistency, often across time or statements.)
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illogically (Highlights faulty reasoning more than mismatch.)
ਵਿਲੋਮ ਸ਼ਬਦ
consistently (In agreement with other facts or statements.)
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coherently (Logically connected and easy to follow.)
ਸ਼ਬਦ-ਜੋੜ
incongruously suggests
|incongruously implies
|incongruously claims
|incongruously argues
|incongruously combines
|incongruously contrasts
|incongruously with the evidence
|incongruously with earlier remarks
ਵਿਸ਼ੇ
communication
|reasoning
ਉਦਾਹਰਨਾਂ
- The report incongruously claims the policy succeeded while presenting only negative results.
- His apology was incongruously followed by a joke about the incident.
- She spoke of fairness yet incongruously defended the obvious double standard.
ਸਿਖਿਆਰਥੀਆਂ ਲਈ ਉਦਾਹਰਨਾਂ
- His words did not match his actions; he acted incongruously.
- The numbers incongruously support the opposite conclusion.
ਵਿਆਕਰਨ
ਸ਼ਬਦਕੋਸ਼ੀ ਰੂਪ
incongruously
IPA
GB/ɪŋkˈɔŋɹuəsli/
US/ɪŋkˈɔŋɹuəsli/
ਸਿਲੇਬਲ ਅਤੇ ਜ਼ੋਰ
in - con - gru - ously (4 ਸਿਲੇਬਲ)
Stress on 2nd syllable (con)
ਸ਼ਬਦ ਰੂਪ
Noun
- Base: incongruously
- Plural: incongruouslies
ਸ਼ਬਦ ਪਰਿਵਾਰ
Forms
incongruouslies
noun
Core family
incongruous
adjective C1
incongruity
noun C1
Related words
incongruent
adjective
incongruence
noun
Advanced or less common
congruent
adjective
congruence
noun
congruous
adjective
ਅਭਿਵੈਕਤੀਆਂ
incongruously enough
1/ɪŋkˈɔŋɹuəsli ɪnˈʌf/
fixed phrase
formal
oddly, in a mismatched way
Used to say that something is strangely out of place or unexpected.
ਉਦਾਹਰਨਾਂ
- Incongruously enough, the toughest critic was the only one who applauded.
- Incongruously enough, the meeting ended with a party atmosphere.
- Incongruously enough, he felt calmer after hearing the worst news.