The word 'incongruous' in the excerpt denotes inconsistency or disharmony within a character.
Incongruous in the given excerpt means not in harmony or inconsistent. It refers to the character being a mixture of elements that do not fit well together.
For example, if someone is described as having an incongruous personality, it means their traits or behaviors don't match or are contradictory.
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