incongruously

Definitions

In a manner that is out of place, inappropriate, or inconsistent with the surroundings.

In a way that lacks harmony or compatibility with other elements.

Examples

The modern glass skyscraper stood incongruously amidst the row of historic Victorian houses.

He wore a bright neon tuxedo incongruously to the somber funeral service.

A single, vibrant sunflower grew incongruously from the cracks in the desolate concrete parking lot.

Synonyms

inappropriately unsuitably discordantly clashingly inconsistently jarringly mismatchedly

Antonyms

appropriately suitably harmoniously consistently fittingly properly aptly