not conform; incompatible; should not
Meanings
3 senses · 8 examplesverb
not conform to; not meet
neutralUsed when something fails to meet a standard, procedure, or requirement.
This report does not meet the regulations and needs to be rewritten.
The product does not meet the standards and cannot leave the factory.
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His words were inappropriate for the occasion, making everyone very awkward.
verb
should not; ought not
literaryUsed in a formal or literary register to express regret or hindsight.
Had I known it would turn out like this, I should not have asked him to go back then.
This matter should not be made public.
adjective
incompatible; not on good terms; discordant
neutralUsed to describe people whose personalities clash or who have a strained relationship.
Their personalities are incompatible; they often argue.
Discord between neighbors can affect the community atmosphere.
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These partners went their separate ways because of incompatible philosophies.