انگریزی

incongruously

gb/ɪŋkˈɔŋɹuəsli/ us/ɪŋkˈɔŋɹuəsli/
C1 انگریزی
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adverb formal C1 property
1

in a way that doesn’t fit

In a way that looks or feels wrong for the situation.

استعمال کا انداز: incongruously + [adjective/verb phrase]
عام غلطی:
Often used for a mismatch in context; for simple contrast, learners may prefer "oddly" or "strangely."
ہم معنی الفاظ
oddly (More general and less formal.) | strangely (Emphasizes unexpectedness, not necessarily mismatch.) | out of place (Directly highlights not fitting the context.)
متضاد الفاظ
appropriately (In a way that fits the situation.) | congruously (In a matching, consistent way.)
لفظی تراکیب
incongruously dressed |incongruously large |incongruously small |incongruously bright |incongruously cheerful |incongruously placed |incongruously modern |incongruously named |incongruously positioned |incongruously set
موضوعات
language |writing |arts_and_culture
مثالیں
  • 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.
سیکھنے والوں کے لیے مثالیں
  • 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.

استعمال کا انداز: incongruously + [verb/adverbial phrase]
عام غلطی:
This sense overlaps with "inconsistently"; "incongruously" often suggests a noticeable mismatch rather than repeated changes over time.
ہم معنی الفاظ
inconsistently (Focuses on lack of consistency, often across time or statements.) | illogically (Highlights faulty reasoning more than mismatch.)
متضاد الفاظ
consistently (In agreement with other facts or statements.) | coherently (Logically connected and easy to follow.)
لفظی تراکیب
incongruously suggests |incongruously implies |incongruously claims |incongruously argues |incongruously combines |incongruously contrasts |incongruously with the evidence |incongruously with earlier remarks
موضوعات
communication |reasoning
مثالیں
  • 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.
سیکھنے والوں کے لیے مثالیں
  • His words did not match his actions; he acted incongruously.
  • The numbers incongruously support the opposite conclusion.
گرامر
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incongruously
IPA
GB/ɪŋkˈɔŋɹuəsli/
US/ɪŋkˈɔŋɹuəsli/
ہجا بندی اور زور
in - con - gru - ously (4 ہجے)
Stress on 2nd syllable (con)
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Noun
  • Base: incongruously
  • Plural: incongruouslies
متعلقہ الفاظ
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
عبارات

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.

مثالیں
  • 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.

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