incompatible

[in-kuhm-pat-uh-buhl] / ˌɪn kəmˈpæt ə bəl /

ADJECTIVE

antagonistic, contradictory

Synonyms

STRONGEST

conflicting inappropriate incongruous inconsistent irreconcilable unsuitable unsuited

STRONG

uncongenial

WEAK

adverse antipathetic antipodal antithetical clashing contrary counter disagreeing discordant discrepant disparate factious inadmissible incoherent inconformable inconsonant inconstant jarring marching to a different drummer mismatched night and day offbeat opposed opposite poles apart unadapted warring whale of difference

Antonyms

STRONGEST

appropriate consistent fitting harmonious proper suitable

WEAK

compatible consonant loving suited well-matched

Example Sentences

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Washington and Tehran have a history of making negotiations happen in the face of seemingly incompatible demands by quietly shelving some of the most contentious points.

From The Wall Street Journal

The UFW said in a written statement that the “troubling allegations” against Chavez “are incompatible with our organization’s values.”

From Los Angeles Times

“The UFW has learned of deeply troubling allegations that one of the union’s co-founders, Cesar Chavez, behaved in ways that are incompatible with our organization’s values,” the statement said.

From Salon

While many would assume such a lifestyle to be incompatible with having a baby, they carried on after their son was born in 2023, using credit-card points and free home exchanges.

From MarketWatch

Or they combined the microbes with incompatible products.

From The Wall Street Journal

incompatible

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