disharmonious


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dis·har·mo·ni·ous

 (dĭs′här-mō′nē-əs)
adj.
Lacking in harmony.

dis′har·mo′ni·ous·ly adv.
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dis•har•mo•ni•ous

(ˌdɪs hɑrˈmoʊ ni əs)

adj.
discordant.
[1650–60]
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ThesaurusAntonymsRelated WordsSynonymsLegend:
Adj.1.disharmonious - lacking in harmony
inharmonious, unharmonious - not in harmony
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disharmonious

adjective
Characterized by unpleasant discordance of sound:
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