dissonance (B2)

noun

Pronunciation: /ˈdɪsənəns/

Definition

A lack of harmony or agreement between sounds, ideas, or beliefs.

Examples

• The composer used dissonance to create a sense of unease in the audience.

• There was a striking dissonance between his words and his actions.

• Cognitive dissonance occurs when a person holds two or more contradictory beliefs, ideas, or values.

Synonyms of dissonance

Words with a similar meaning to dissonance:

• discord
• clash
• incongruity
• disharmony

Antonyms of dissonance

Words with the opposite meaning to dissonance:

• consonance
• harmony

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