Word · Frequency #35395
uncongenial
/ˌʌnkənˈdʒiːniəl/
adjective
志趣不相投的；不合意的
not suitable to your tastes or needs
- 1.
Not congenial, compatible or sympathetic.
不和谐的,不兼容或不合意的
- 2.
Not appropriate; unsuitable.
不合适的；不适当的
- 3.
Not pleasing; disagreeable.
不令人愉快的；令人不快的
- 4.
Incapable of being grafted.
无法嫁接的
不适合嫁接的；不和谐的,不兼容或不合意的；不合适的；不适当的；不令人愉快的；令人不快的；无法嫁接的
In use
Despite their efforts, the team found the new manager's style uncongenial.
The cold and uncongenial atmosphere at the party made her leave early.
The gardener attempted to graft the uncongenial scion onto the rootstock, but it failed.
uncongenial to [someone]
The climate was uncongenial to his health.
这种气候对他的健康不适宜。
uncongenial for [purpose/activity]
This soil is uncongenial for most crops.
这种土壤对大多数作物都不适宜。
find [something] uncongenial
Connections
Confusing words
- congenial
- 合得来的，意气相投的 · 两个词同根，但前缀un-表示否定，意思相反。注意不要混淆。
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