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incongruity

/ɪŋkɒŋˈɡruːɪti/ noun · British & US
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What does incongruity mean?

noun

The state of being incongruous; a lack of harmony or consistency between different elements.

Example

"The juxtaposition of the elegant mansion and the run-down neighborhood created a striking incongruity."

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