The Opposite(Antonym) of “compatible”
The antonyms of compatible are incompatible and conflicting. These words describe situations where two things or people cannot exist or work together in harmony.
Explore all Antonyms of “compatible”
- conflicting
- incompatible
Definitions and Examples of incompatible, conflicting
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
incompatible
Not able to coexist or work together harmoniously.
Example
Their personalities were so different that they were incompatible as roommates.
In opposition or disagreement with each other; incompatible.
Example
The two proposals had conflicting ideas and could not be merged.
Key Differences: incompatible vs conflicting
- 1Incompatible describes things or people that cannot coexist or work together harmoniously.
- 2Conflicting describes things or people that are in opposition or disagreement with each other.
Effective Usage of incompatible, conflicting
- 1Relationships: Use these antonyms to describe relationships that are not working out.
- 2Technology: Use these antonyms to describe devices or software that do not work together.
- 3Business: Use these antonyms to describe ideas or proposals that are not compatible.
Remember this!
The antonyms incompatible and conflicting describe situations where two things or people cannot exist or work together in harmony. Use these words to describe relationships, technology, or business ideas that are not compatible.