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Definition of dissonant adjective from the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary

dissonant

adjective
 
/ˈdɪsənənt/
 
/ˈdɪsənənt/
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  1. (music) (of sounds) not sounding pleasant together
    • dissonant chords/notes/music
  2. (formal) not in agreement
    • There were a few dissonant voices.
    • The first dissonant note of the debate came from the Opposition leader.
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