un·con·gen·ial ( n k n-j n yl)adj. 1. Not compatible or sympathetic, as in character. 2. Not appropriate; unsuitable. 3. Not pleasing; disagreeable. un con·geni·ality (-jn- l -t) n. |
uncongenial
Adjective
(of a place or condition) unpleasant and unfriendly
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| Adj. | 1. |  uncongenial - not suitable to your tastes or needs; "the uncongenial roommates were always fighting"; "the task was uncongenial to one sensitive to rebuffs"incompatible - not compatible; "incompatible personalities"; "incompatible colors" unfriendly - not disposed to friendship or friendliness; "an unfriendly coldness of manner"; "an unfriendly action to take" unsympathetic - not sympathetic or disposed toward; "unsympathetic officialdom"; "people unsympathetic to the revolution"; "his dignity made him seem aloof and unsympathetic" congenial - suitable to your needs; "a congenial atmosphere to work in"; "two congenial spirits united...by mutual confidence and reciprocal virtues"- T.L.Peacock |
| 2. |  uncongenial - very unfavorable to life or growth; "a hostile climate"; "an uncongenial atmosphere"; "an uncongenial soil"; "the unfriendly environment at high altitudes"inhospitable - unfavorable to life or growth; "the barren inhospitable desert"; "inhospitable mountain areas" | |
| 3. | uncongenial - used of plant stock or scions; incapable of being grafted incompatible - not compatible; "incompatible personalities"; "incompatible colors" |
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