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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"Just as a USB adapter allows devices with different connectors to work together, Floquet magnons could bridge frequencies that would otherwise remain incompatible."

From Science Daily • Mar. 27, 2026

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

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 19, 2026

Australian is also uniquely incompatible with the American lilt, she said.

From Barron's • Mar. 5, 2026

Researchers would build custom chips using exotic materials that were incompatible with mass production.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 4, 2026

Separate languages can exist side by side for centuries without touching each other, maintaining their integrity with the vigor of incompatible tissues.

From "The Lives of a Cell" by Lewis Thomas

incompatible

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