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Definition & Meaning of "dissonant"in English

dissonant
01

having elements or ideas that strongly disagree or clash

Grammatical Information
Composition
Simple
qualitative
Superlative
most dissonant
Comparative
more dissonant
gradable
Examples
Their opinions on the matter were dissonant, leading to heated debates and disagreements.
02

(of a sound) having tones that clash or sound unpleasant together

Examples
The dissonant chords in the composition created a sense of tension and unease.
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