Associations to the word «Dissonant»

Wiktionary

DISSONANT, adjective. Of or pertaining to dissonance.

Dictionary definition

DISSONANT, adjective. Characterized by musical dissonance; harmonically unresolved.
DISSONANT, adjective. Lacking in harmony.
DISSONANT, adjective. Not in accord; "desires at variance with his duty"; "widely discrepant statements".

Wise words

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