1. the quality or state of being incongruous; lack of harmony, agreement, or compatibility between things
Usage: abstract noun form of incongruous; commonly used in formal or academic contexts

Examples

• The incongruousness of wearing a formal tuxedo to a beach party was immediately obvious.
• There was a striking incongruousness between her cheerful words and her sad facial expression.
• The architect criticized the incongruousness of the modern glass building next to the historic stone structures.
• The incongruousness of the situation—a millionaire living in a tiny apartment—intrigued the journalist.
• He pointed out the incongruousness of the company's environmental claims while it continued to pollute.
• The incongruousness between the movie's serious tone and its absurd plot confused the audience.