Choose the word that is opposite in meaning to the given word.

Incongruous

Appropriate

The word that is opposite in meaning to incongruous is appropriate.

• Incongruous means not fitting or suitable in the circumstances.
• Appropriate means fitting or suitable in the circumstances.

In the context of the sentence, the word incongruous is used to describe something that is not fitting or suitable in the circumstances. The opposite of this would be something that is fitting or suitable in the circumstances.

The other answer choices are not opposites of incongruous.

• Unharmonious means not in harmony or agreement.
• Jarring means unpleasantly harsh or discordant.
• Fettered means bound or restricted.