Inappropriate vs. Incongruent — What's the Difference?
Difference Between Inappropriate and Incongruent
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Inappropriate
Not suitable or proper in the circumstances
It would be inappropriate for me to comment
There are penalties for inappropriate behaviour
Incongruent
Not congruent.
Inappropriate
Unsuitable or improper.
Incongruent
Incongruous.
Inappropriate
Not appropriate; not suitable for the situation, time, or place.
It is inappropriate to burp at a formal dinner.
The violent movie is inappropriate for school.
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Incongruent
Out of place, incompatible, inharmonious, not congruent
The yellow blazer was incongruent for the funeral.
Her knowledge of world politics was incongruent in someone so young.
Inappropriate
Improper; adult; sexual.
Kids saying inappropriate things
Incongruent
(mathematics) of or relating to two numbers that have different remainders when divided by a third number
Inappropriate
Not instrument (to); not appropriate; unbecoming; unsuitable; not specially fitted; - followed by to or for.
Incongruent
Incongruous.
Inappropriate
Not suitable for a particular occasion etc;
Noise seems inappropriate at a time of sadness
Inappropriate shoes for a walk on the beach
Put inappropriate pressure on them
Incongruent
Not congruent
Inappropriate
Not conforming with accepted standards of propriety or taste; undesirable;
Incorrect behavior
She was seen in all the wrong places
He thought it was wrong for her to go out to work
Inappropriate
Not in keeping with what is correct or proper;
Completely inappropriate behavior
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