Incongruity (noun)

The state or quality of being inconsistent or unsuitable; a lack of harmony or compatibility.

Origin:

Late 16th century: from latin incongruentia, from incongruus "not corresponding, unsuitable", from in- "not" + congruus "agreeing".

Examples:

  1. The incongruity of the situation made it seem absurd.
  2. The incongruity between the words and actions caused confusion.
  3. The incongruity of the two cultures made it difficult for them to understand each other.
  4. The incongruity of the design was noticeable.
  5. The incongruity between what was expected and what actually happened was striking.
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