dissonant (C1)

adjective

Pronunciation: /ˈdɪsənənt/

Definition

Lacking harmony; clashing or jarring in sound, especially in music; also, characterized by a lack of agreement or consistency.

Examples

• The orchestra played a dissonant chord that created a sense of unease in the audience.

• Her political views were often dissonant with those of her conservative family.

• The artist intentionally used dissonant colors to evoke a feeling of chaos in the painting.

Synonyms of dissonant

Words with a similar meaning to dissonant:

• jarring
• discordant
• inharmonious
• cacophonous

Antonyms of dissonant

Words with the opposite meaning to dissonant:

• harmonious
• consonant

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