Definition of 'dissonant'

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dissonant in British

(ˈdɪsənənt )

adjective

discordant; cacophonous

incongruous or discrepant

3. music

characterized by dissonance

Derived forms

dissonantly (ˈdissonantly)

adverb

Word origin of 'dissonant'

C15: from Latin dissonāre to be discordant, from dis-1 + sonāre to sound

Word Frequency

dissonant in American

(ˈdɪsənənt ; disˈənənt)

adjective

characterized by or constituting a dissonance; discordant

opposing in opinion, temperament, etc.; incompatible; incongruous

Derived forms

dissonantly (ˈdissonantly)

adverb

Example sentences containing 'dissonant'

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When Ellel spoke of Hunagor and Werra dying, her voice pealed like dissonant bells, an enjoyment Qualary perceived but did not question. Tepper, Sheri S. A PLAGUE OF ANGELS (2002)

Synonyms of 'dissonant'

disagreeing, differing, at variance, dissentient

discordant, harsh, jarring, grating

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Definition of dissonant from the Collins English Dictionary

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