as in conflicting
not being in agreement or harmony
the committee's incompatible goals—develop new projects and cut costs—meant that they got very little accomplished
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Recent Examples of incompatible
So the 458 Pro Campervan is ultimately more of a novelty or special use vehicle, good for short camping trips down slow, meandering country roads but downright incompatible with more ambitious RV trips.
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New Atlas, 6 Apr. 2026
Any group of employees that forms an internal clique with secret membership, intimidation, special treatment, or retaliation is incompatible with public service and will be eliminated from this department.
—Opinion Staff, Daily News, 5 Apr. 2026
If on a Winter’s Night a Traveler, which famously incorporates a variety of incompatible genres.
—Daniel Birnbaum, Artforum, 2 Apr. 2026
In contrast, post-liberals sharply distinguish the libertarian project (in all its forms) from genuine conservatism, arguing that the latter requires a commitment to social cohesion that is incompatible with unrestrained individualism.
—Suzanne Schneider, The New York Review of Books, 25 Mar. 2026
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New Atlas, 6 Apr. 2026
Any group of employees that forms an internal clique with secret membership, intimidation, special treatment, or retaliation is incompatible with public service and will be eliminated from this department.
—Opinion Staff, Daily News, 5 Apr. 2026
If on a Winter’s Night a Traveler, which famously incorporates a variety of incompatible genres.
—Daniel Birnbaum, Artforum, 2 Apr. 2026
In contrast, post-liberals sharply distinguish the libertarian project (in all its forms) from genuine conservatism, arguing that the latter requires a commitment to social cohesion that is incompatible with unrestrained individualism.
—Suzanne Schneider, The New York Review of Books, 25 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for incompatible
Adjective
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While chia seeds have nutrients linked to cholesterol management, research shows conflicting evidence about their direct impact on cholesterol levels.—
Mark Gurarie,
Verywell Health,
30 Apr. 2026
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If voters approve conflicting ballot measures, the one with more yes votes would take effect.—
Queenie Wong,
Los Angeles Times,
30 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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After two inconsistent seasons, Johnson became a consensus first-team All-American last year, rushing for 1,537 yards and a school-record 22 touchdowns.—
Sam Warren,
New York Times,
25 Apr. 2026
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Melissa Horner’s inconsistent presence in the home seemed to upset her son’s routines.—
Harriet Ramos,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
25 Apr. 2026
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“Incompatible.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/incompatible. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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