Synonyms for

Dissonant

Verb / ˈdɪsʌnʌnt / Another word for dissonant — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Dissonant means lacking harmony or being out of tune.

Synonyms & similar words

atvariance disharmonious discordant inharmonic unresolved discrepant discordant unharmonious clashing jarring unmelodious unpleasant harsh strident unmusical tuneless cacophonous grating disharmonious discordful inharmonic unconsonant unsonorous jangle disagreeing unmelodic

Example sentences

  1. The dissonant sound of the car alarm woke me up.
  2. Their voices were dissonant when they tried to sing together.
  3. The dissonant chords in the music created a sense of tension.
  4. The dissonant colors of the painting clashed with each other.
  5. The dissonant opinions of the group led to heated arguments.

Quotes

  • Music is the harmonious voice of creation; an echo of the invisible world.
  • The beauty of harmony, whether in art or in life, is that it is a balance of contrasting elements.
  • In the symphony of life, sometimes we need the dissonant notes to appreciate the beauty of the harmonious ones.

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