disharmonious

Intermediate (B1)

IPA: /dɪsˈhɑːrmənɪəs/

KK: /dɪsˈhɑːrmənɪəs/

adjective

Definition

Not in agreement or harmony; creating a sense of conflict or discord.

Example

The disharmonious sounds from the band made it hard to enjoy the music.

Conversation

Did you notice how disharmonious the music sounded at the party last night?

Yeah, it really clashed with the vibe of the place.

I thought it made the atmosphere feel really awkward.

Exactly! A better playlist would have made it so much more fun.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

discordant

dissonant

unharmonious

Antonyms

harmonious

concordant

agreeable

Root Explanation

Disharmonious → It is formed from "dis-" (meaning apart or away) and "harmonious" (from Greek "harmonios", meaning in harmony). The word "disharmonious" means lacking harmony or being in a state of discord.

Memory Tip

Think of 'dis-' meaning apart, and 'harmonious' meaning in harmony — so disharmonious describes a state where things are not in harmony.

Visually Confused Words

inharmonious