Definition of DISSONANT

dissonant

Adjective Satellite

  • characterized by musical dissonance; harmonically unresolved
  • lacking in harmony
  • not in accord

Adj

  • Exhibiting dissonance; not agreeing; not harmonizing or melodizing.
  • Exhibiting dissonance; not agreeing or harmonizing.

Examples

  • The music was filled with dissonant chords.

Origin / Etymology

From Middle French dissonant.

Scrabble Score: 10

dissonant: valid Scrabble (US) TWL Word
dissonant: valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
dissonant: valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 12

dissonant: valid Words With Friends Word