dissonant

• Qualifie des sons âpres, discordants ou dépourvus d'harmonie ; s'emploie aussi métaphoriquement pour décrire des idées ou éléments en conflit.

Describes sounds that are harsh, jarring, or lacking harmony; also used metaphorically to describe conflicting ideas or elements.

1. Lack of harmonyC1formal

   Lacking harmony or agreement; discordant, especially in music or sound.

   Dissonant

   • The dissonant chords in the piece created a sense of tension.
   • The orchestra's performance was marred by dissonant notes.
   • The dissonant sounds of the alarm made everyone cover their ears.

   Synonymesatonalcacophonousdiscordantgratingharshinharmoniousjarringstridenttunelessunmelodious

   Antonymesconsonanteuphoniousharmoniousmelodious

2. Disagreement or conflictC1formal

   Inconsistent or conflicting with something else, such as ideas, opinions, or beliefs.

   En désaccord, incompatible

   • His views were dissonant with the company's official policy.
   • The dissonant opinions among the committee members delayed the decision.
   • There was a dissonant note in their otherwise harmonious relationship.

   Synonymesclashingconflictingcontradictorydiscordantdiscrepantincompatibleincongruousinconsistent

   Antonymesagreeablecompatiblecongruentconsistentharmonious