INCOMPATIBLE Synonyms: 39 Similar and Opposite Words

incompatible

adjective

ˌin-kəm-ˈpa-tə-bəl

Definition of incompatible

as in conflicting

not being in agreement or harmony the committee's incompatible goals—develop new projects and cut costs—meant that they got very little accomplished

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Recent Examples of incompatible Our deist, atheist and moderate Christian founders rightly forbade theocracy with the First Amendment’s establishment clause, as incompatible with democracy. — Letters To The Editor, The Orlando Sentinel, 14 Oct. 2026 This is currently impossible—bespoke military platforms are, by design, incompatible with the broader commercial industrial base. — Dan Driscoll, Foreign Affairs, 28 Sep. 2026 Lineage lawyers say that Altus approved replacement rapid shutdown devices that had connectors that were incompatible with the connectors for the solar panels, and that Pearce used jumpers between the connectors. — Alex Wigglesworth, Los Angeles Times, 23 Sep. 2026 The complaint accused Blake of violating 11 sections of the city charter, including misuse of official position, special consideration or treatment and engaging in activities incompatible with his office. — Elizabeth Campbell, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 21 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for incompatible

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The amendment, reviewed by The Times, contained conflicting language.

— Alene Tchekmedyian, Los Angeles Times, 23 Oct. 2026
Taken together, the lack of clarity surrounding his disappearance last season, the pre-draft reporting, and the conflicting expectations surrounding his current injury have naturally raised questions about his latest absence.

— Bobby Burack OutKick, FOXNews.com, 22 Oct. 2026

Definition of conflicting

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This time around, both teams are coming in after inconsistent regular seasons, but both have been much better over the last five weeks.

— Steve Millar, Chicago Tribune, 22 Oct. 2026
The association with the Human Rights Campaign could create more confusion about Talarico’s stance on the medical issue, as his position has come into question through his inconsistent comments.

— Hudson Crozier, The Washington Examiner, 21 Oct. 2026

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