dissonance
Translation
dissonance, discord, disagreement
Examples
The dissonance in the music was unsettling.
The dissonance in the music was unsettling.
He felt cognitive dissonance about his decision.
He felt cognitive dissonance about his decision.
Grammar Patterns
dissonance ((between A and B)) a lack of agreement between things There is dissonance between his words and actions.
Similar Words
Synonyms: discord, disagreement, conflict; Antonyms: harmony, consonance
Etymology
From Latin 'dis-' (apart) + 'sonare' (to sound). It means 'sounding apart'.
Memory Tips
Think of 'dis-' (not) and 'sonan-' (sound) - sounds that are not in harmony. This applies to music and conflicting ideas.