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Comparative
more dissonant
Superlative
most dissonant
1
having elements or ideas that strongly disagree or clash
- Their opinions on the matter were dissonant, leading to heated debates and disagreements.
- The dissonant views within the group made it difficult to come to a consensus on the issue.
- The board meeting ended on a dissonant vibe due to disagreement over budget allocations.
- Their relationship grew dissonant as they found themselves at odds on core issues.
- The book club discussion turned dissonant over differing interpretations of the novel's theme.
2
(of a sound) having tones that clash or sound unpleasant together
- The dissonant chords in the composition created a sense of tension and unease.
- The dissonant notes clashed with the melody, producing an unsettling effect.
- His music is known for its dissonant harmonies, challenging traditional notions of beauty in sound.
- The dissonant tones of the alarm system startled everyone in the building.
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