Uncongenial — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

adjective /ˌən-kən-ˈjē-nyəl/ un·con·ge·nial

Meaning & Definition of Uncongenial

Uncongenial (adjective)

  1. not sympathetic or compatible
  2. not fitted, unsuitable
  3. not to one's taste, disagreeable

Uncongenial (adjective) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. not giving pleasure to the mind or senses

    "a dank and uncongenial castle that makes one question just how merry old England really was"

    similar: bad, bitter, disagreeable, displeasing, distasteful, harsh, icky, nasty, rotten, sour, unlovely, unpalatable, unpleasant, unpleasing, unsavory, unwelcome, wicked, yucky
    related: abhorrent, abominable, appalling, awful, beastly, bilious, disgusting, dreadful, foul, ghastly, gnarly (slang), god-awful, gross, hateful, hellish, hideous, horrendous, horrible, horrid, invidious, loathsome, nauseating, nauseous, noisome, obnoxious, obscene, odious, offensive, repellent, repugnant, repulsive, revolting, revulsive, scandalous, seamy, shocking, sick, sickening, ugly, unholy, vile, villainous, aggravating, annoying, galling, irritating, vexing, crappy (slang), cruddy, crummy, lousy, miserable, sucky (slang), wretched
    opposite: agreeable, congenial, good, grateful, gratifying, nice, palatable, pleasant, pleasing, pleasurable, satisfying, welcome
    near: delectable, delicious, delightful, dreamy, felicitous, amiable, charming, cheery, friendly, jolly, kindly, sweet

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Uncongenial

The most common words with a similar meaning to Uncongenial:

bad, bitter, disagreeable, displeasing, distasteful, harsh, icky, nasty, rotten, sour, unlovely, unpalatable, unpleasant, unpleasing, unsavory, unwelcome, wicked, yucky

Antonyms & Opposite Words for Uncongenial

Words with the opposite meaning of Uncongenial:

agreeable, congenial, good, grateful, gratifying, nice, palatable, pleasant, pleasing, pleasurable, satisfying, welcome

Related Words for Uncongenial

abhorrent, abominable, appalling, awful, beastly, bilious, disgusting, dreadful, foul, ghastly, gnarly, god-awful, gross, hateful, hellish, hideous, horrendous, horrible, horrid, invidious, loathsome, nauseating, nauseous, noisome, obnoxious, obscene, odious, offensive, repellent, repugnant

Near Antonyms of Uncongenial

delectable, delicious, delightful, dreamy, felicitous, amiable, charming, cheery, friendly, jolly, kindly, sweet

Word Forms of Uncongenial

Derived words: uncongeniality (noun)

Origin & Etymology of Uncongenial

First known use: 1813

Frequently Asked Questions about Uncongenial

What does "Uncongenial" mean?

"Uncongenial" means not sympathetic or compatible. As an adjective, it is defined as: not sympathetic or compatible.

What is another word for "Uncongenial"?

Other words for "Uncongenial" include bad, bitter, disagreeable, displeasing, distasteful, harsh, icky and nasty. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Uncongenial" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Uncongenial"?

There are 72 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Uncongenial". Common alternatives include bad, bitter, disagreeable, displeasing, distasteful, harsh, icky, nasty, rotten and sour.

What is the opposite of "Uncongenial"?

Antonyms of "Uncongenial" include agreeable, congenial, good, grateful, gratifying, nice, palatable and pleasant. Near antonyms include delectable, delicious, delightful and dreamy.

How do you use "Uncongenial" in a sentence?

Examples of "Uncongenial" in a sentence: "a dank and uncongenial castle that makes one question just how merry old England really was".

Is "Uncongenial" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Uncongenial" is an adjective.

How do you pronounce "Uncongenial"?

"Uncongenial" is pronounced /ˌən-kən-ˈjē-nyəl/ and divided into syllables as un·con·ge·nial.

What is the origin of the word "Uncongenial"?

First known use: 1813.