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UNCONGENIAL
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I. (adjective)
Sense 1
Meaning:
Used of plant stock or scions; incapable of being grafted
Classified under:
Similar:
incompatible (not compatible)
Sense 2
Meaning:
Not suitable to your tastes or needs
Example:
the task was uncongenial to one sensitive to rebuffs
Synonyms:
incompatible; uncongenial
Classified under:
Similar:
disagreeable; unsympathetic (not agreeing with your tastes or expectations)
Also:
incompatible (not compatible)
unfriendly (not disposed to friendship or friendliness)
unsympathetic (not sympathetic or disposed toward)
Antonym:
congenial (suitable to your needs)
Derivation:
uncongeniality (a disposition not to be congenial)
Sense 3
Meaning:
Very unfavorable to life or growth
Example:
the unfriendly environment at high altitudes
Synonyms:
hostile; uncongenial; unfriendly
Classified under:
Adjectives
Similar:
inhospitable (unfavorable to life or growth)
