dissonant
adjective/ˈdɪsənənt/
/ˈdɪsənənt/
- (music) (of sounds) not sounding pleasant together
- dissonant chords/notes/music
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- (formal) not in agreement
- There were a few dissonant voices.
- The first dissonant note of the debate came from the Opposition leader.
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