Definition

Describing something that has an irregular or unpleasing rhythm or beat.

Example

The music was dysrhythmic, making it hard to dance to.

Conversation

I heard that new song, and I thought the beat was really dysrhythmic.

Yeah, I felt that too! It was hard to follow.

Exactly! I prefer songs with a more steady rhythm.

Same here, it makes dancing so much easier.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Dysrhythmic → It is formed from "dys-" (meaning bad or difficult) and "rhythmos" (from Greek, meaning rhythm). The word describes a condition characterized by an abnormal or difficult rhythm.

Memory Tip

Think of 'dys-' meaning bad and 'rhythmos' relating to rhythm — so dysrhythmic refers to a bad or difficult rhythm.

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