incompatible

US /ˌɪnkəmˈpætəbəl/

UK /ˌɪnkəmˈpætəbl/

B2

adjective

  • Not able to get on, be used together
  • So opposed in character as to be incapable of existing together.
  • Not able to be used or exist together because of basic differences.
  • Unable to exist together without conflict; mismatched.

Examples

Scepticism and trust are not necessarily incompatible.

This behaviour is completely incompatible with his role as a teacher.