incongruity

[ in-kuh n-groo-i-tee, -kuh ng- ]

/ ˌɪn kənˈgru ɪ ti, -kəŋ- /

the quality or condition of being incongruous.

something incongruous.

Origin of incongruity

From the Late Latin word incongruitās, dating back to 1525–35. See in-³, congruity

The incongruities of this sort were so many that even the most optimistic could not pass them unheeded.

The One-Way Trail |Ridgwell Cullum
The interior presents a general array of incongruities quite as remarkable as those of the exterior.

The Cathedrals of Northern France |Francis Miltoun
When disclosed and appreciated these incongruities soon give way under pressure of the broad policies above.

Letters from an Old Railway Official |Charles DeLano Hine
Even in death the history of the Dutch painters presents a thousand incongruities.

Holland, v. 1 (of 2) |Edmondo de Amicis

Suddenly Lady Sellingworth realized the age of her mind, and it seemed to her that she was a horrible mixture of incongruities.

December Love |Robert Hichens

incongruity

/ (ˌɪnkɒŋˈɡruːɪtɪ) /

something incongruous

the state or quality of being incongruous