What does dissonant mean?
Dissonant means (of sounds or music, literal) Exhibiting dissonance; not agreeing; not harmonizing or melodizing..
Dissonant
/ˈdɪsənənt/ · adjective
Meaning
(of sounds or music, literal) Exhibiting dissonance; not agreeing; not harmonizing or melodizing..
Definitions by Sense
- (of sounds or music, literal) Exhibiting dissonance; not agreeing; not harmonizing or melodizing.
- (of ideas, behavior, or social interaction, figurative) Exhibiting dissonance; not agreeing or harmonizing.
Example Sentences
The music was filled with dissonant chords.
Alaudinov's framing of himself, and by extension of the Chechen forces under his command, as a capable defensive body is also dissonant with the widespread perception of the efficacy of Chechen forces within the wider Russian information space.
Synonyms for dissonant
Antonyms for dissonant
Related Words
Word Forms
- more dissonant
- most dissonant
Usage Notes
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for dissonant?
Common synonyms include discordant, cacophonic, cacophonous, disharmonious.
What is the opposite of dissonant?
Possible antonyms include accordant, concordant, consonant, harmonious.
How do you use dissonant in a sentence?
The music was filled with dissonant chords.
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