incongruity

[US]/ˌɪnkɒnˈɡruːəti/
[UK]/ˌɪnkɑːnˈɡruːəti/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n. brist på harmoni eller överenskommelse; inkonsekvens; något som inte är lämpligt eller passande
Word Forms

Phrases & Collocations

sense of incongruity

meningslöshet

ironic incongruity

ironisk meningslöshet

emotional incongruity

emotionell meningslöshet

jarring incongruity

stötande meningslöshet

visual incongruity

visuell meningslöshet

Example Sentences

Ironically, even as the government was fulminating against American policy, American jeans and videocassettes were the hottest items in the stalls of the market, where the incongruity can be seen as an example of human inconsistency.

Ironiskt nog, även när regeringen uttalade sig skarpt mot amerikansk politik, var amerikanska jeans och videokassetter de hetaste varorna på marknadsstånden, där olikheten kan ses som ett exempel på mänsklig inkonsekvens.

The incongruity between his words and actions was striking.

Olikheten mellan hans ord och handlingar var slående.

There was an incongruity in her outfit for the formal event.

Det fanns en olikhet i hennes outfit för den formella tillställningen.

The incongruity of the situation made everyone uncomfortable.

Situationens olikhet gjorde alla obekväma.

The incongruity of the clown at the funeral was unsettling.

Clownens olikhet på begravningen var oroande.

The incongruity between their beliefs caused tension in the group.

Olikheten mellan deras åsikter orsakade spänningar i gruppen.

The incongruity of the modern art piece puzzled many viewers.

Det moderna konstverket olikhet förbryllade många åskådare.

The incongruity between the two cultures became apparent during the exchange program.

Olikheten mellan de två kulturerna blev uppenbar under utbytesprogrammet.

The incongruity of her behavior in the professional setting was concerning.

Hennes beteendes olikhet i den professionella miljön var oroande.

The incongruity between his personality and the role he was playing was evident.

Olikheten mellan hans personlighet och den roll han spelade var uppenbar.

The incongruity in their communication styles led to misunderstandings.

Olikheten i deras kommunikationsstilar ledde till missförstånd.

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