1. lacking harmony; clashing or conflicting
2. having an unpleasant or harsh sound; not in musical harmony
Usage: music

Examples

• The dissonant voices in the meeting made it difficult to reach a consensus.
• Her bright yellow dress was dissonant with the formal black-tie event.
• The orchestra produced a dissonant chord that made the audience wince.
• The modern art piece seemed dissonant with the classical architecture of the museum.
• The dissonant notes created an unsettling atmosphere in the horror film.
• His cheerful demeanor was dissonant with the somber occasion.
• The jazz musician deliberately played dissonant intervals to create tension.