uncongenial

Meanings

• Adjective

  Unwilling or unfriendly; not congenial or agreeable.

  - "The new employee was uncongenial towards his colleagues."
  - "The climate in the Arctic is uncongenial for human survival."

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Rhymes

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unfriendly , uncivil , uncaring

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Variants

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uncongenial , uncongenialities , uncongeniality

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Etymology

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From the Latin word 'incongenialis' meaning 'unlike, unsuitable, incompatible'.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'uncongenial' was first used in English literature in the 15th century.

2. In psychology, 'uncongenial environment' refers to an environment that does not suit an individual's needs or abilities.

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Related Concepts

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1. Incongeniality: The state or quality of being uncongenial or unwilling to cooperate or agree.

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Culture

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The term 'uncongenial' has been used in literature and art to describe characters or environments that are unwelcoming or inhospitable. For instance, in Fyodor Dostoevsky's 'Notes from Underground', the protagonist describes himself as 'uncongenial' to society and longs for solitude.

How to Memorize "uncongenial"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a person who is unwilling to interact or cooperate, or an environment that is inhospitable and unwelcoming.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'uncongenial' with 'unwilling' or 'unfriendly'.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic by remembering the Latin root 'incongenialis' meaning 'unlike, unsuitable, incompatible'.

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