incongruence

noun

in·​con·​gru·​ence ˌin-kən-ˈgrü-ən(t)s How to pronounce incongruence (audio) (ˌ)in-ˈkäŋ-grə-wən(t)s How to pronounce incongruence (audio)
Synonyms of incongruence
: incongruity

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Such incongruence between actions and intentions can also bring about feelings of guilt. — Becca Stanek, TheWeek, 24 Apr. 2026 The more senior the team, the more costly this incongruence becomes, because symbolic behavior travels quickly through the organization. — Britton Bloch, Forbes.com, 12 June 2026 Teachers and school staff have a federal constitutional right to accurately inform the parent or guardian of their student when the student expresses gender incongruence. — Howard Blume, Los Angeles Times, 5 Jan. 2026 Some transgender people in the state will experience a similar incongruence between their physical appearance and the gender marker on their state ID. — David Williams, CNN Money, 5 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for incongruence

Word History

First Known Use

1610, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of incongruence was in 1610

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“Incongruence.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/incongruence. Accessed 8 Jul. 2026.

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