Dissonant Definition & Meaning
dissonant
- adjective
- characterized by musical dissonance; harmonically unresolved
- lacking in harmony
- not in accord; "desires at variance with his duty"; "widely discrepant statements"
"Dissonant" in song lyrics
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"You're dissonant"
Dujeous — Just Once
Words that rhyme with dissonant
Usage tips for "dissonant"
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Generate a verseFrequently asked questions
- What does dissonant mean?
- characterized by musical dissonance; harmonically unresolved lacking in harmony not in accord; "desires at variance with his duty"; "widely discrepant statements"
- What part of speech is dissonant?
- Dissonant is an adjective.
- How many definitions does dissonant have?
- Dissonant has 3 definitions across 1 part of speech (adjective).