Meaning & use

Disharmony

noun·Academic

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A lack of harmony or agreement; discord between people, elements, or ideas.

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Constant disharmony between the co-founders eventually broke up the company.

The clashing colors created a sense of visual disharmony in the room.

A note on using this word

Applicable to both interpersonal conflict and aesthetic or musical contexts where elements fail to blend well.

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