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Dissonance

/ˈdɪsənəns/

A harsh, discordant combination of sounds.

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📖 Definitions of "Dissonance"

noun

1
A harsh, discordant combination of sounds.
2
Conflicting notes that are not overtones of the note or chord sounding.
3
A state of disagreement or conflict.

🔄 Synonyms of "Dissonance"

2 synonyms found via WordNet and Google Books.

Word	Definition
noisenoun	(uncountable) Various sounds, usually unwanted or unpleasant.
racketnoun	(countable, sports) An implement with a handle connected to a round frame strung with wire, sinew, or plastic cords, and used to hit a ball, such as in tennis or a shuttlecock in badminton.

↔️ Antonyms of "Dissonance"

Words with the opposite meaning.

Word	Definition
harmonynoun	Agreement or accord.

💡 Words with a Similar Meaning to "Dissonance"

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Word	Definition
noisenoun	(uncountable) Various sounds, usually unwanted or unpleasant.
racketnoun	(countable, sports) An implement with a handle connected to a round frame strung with wire, sinew, or plastic cords, and used to hit a ball, such as in tennis or a shuttlecock in badminton.
cacophonynoun	A mix of discordant sounds; dissonance.
discordancenoun	A state of being discordant; disagreement, inconsistency.
inconsistencynoun	The state of being inconsistent.
discrepancynoun	An inconsistency between facts or sentiments.
mismatchnoun	Something that does not match; something dissimilar, inappropriate or unsuitable.
defectnoun	A fault or malfunction.
unconformitynoun	(geology) A gap in the stratigraphic record at a site, resulting from erosion having outpaced deposition over the interval in question.
abnormalitynoun	Something abnormal; an aberration; an abnormal occurrence or feature.
anomalynoun	A deviation from a rule or from what is regarded as normal; an outlier.
consonancenoun	(chiefly music) Harmony; agreement; absence of discordance.
discordnoun	Lack of concord, agreement, harmony; disaccord.
disharmonynoun	The absence of harmony or concordance.
clashnoun	Opposition; contradiction; such as between differing or contending interests, views, purposes etc.
conflictnoun	A clash or disagreement, often violent, between two or more opposing groups or individuals.
frictionnoun	The rubbing of one object or surface against another.
disagreementnoun	(uncountable) A condition of not agreeing or concurring.
disparitynoun	(uncountable) The state of being unequal; difference.
incongruitynoun	The state of being incongruous, or lacking congruence.