Disharmonic — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

noun adjective /(ˌ)dis-ˈhär-mə-nē/ (noun) /ˌdis-(ˌ)här-ˈmō-nē-əs/ (adjective) dis·har·mo·ny

Meaning & Definition of Disharmonic

Disharmonic (noun)

  1. lack of harmony, discord

Disharmonic (adjective)

  1. lacking in harmony

Disharmonic (adjective) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. as in incongruous, unbalanced

    similar: disharmonious, incongruous, inharmonic, inharmonious, unbalanced, asymmetrical, disordered, irregular, skewed, unequal, uneven, unsymmetrical, distasteful, graceless, inartistic, inelegant, tasteless, unaesthetic, unbecoming, ungraceful, unlovely, disagreeable, displeasing, dissatisfying, infelicitous, unfortunate, unpleasant, unsightly, clashing, conflicting, disunited, incompatible, uncoordinated
    opposite: balanced, congruous, consonant, eurythmic, harmonic, harmonious, even, proportioned, regular, symmetrical, aesthetic, artistic, becoming, elegant, graceful, tasteful

Related Entry: Disharmony (noun)

Disharmony is a different word from Disharmonic. The synonyms below are for disharmony, not for disharmonic.

  1. a lack of agreement or harmony

    "a period of disharmony between the two groups"

    similar: conflict, disaccord, discord, discordance, discordancy, dissension, dissent, dissidence, dissonance, disunion, disunity, division, friction, infighting, inharmony, schism, strife, variance, war, warfare
    related: clash, collision, competition, contention, altercation, argument, bicker, brawl, debate, disagreement, dispute, divide, fissure, falling-out, fight, hassle, jar, miff, mix-up, quarrel, row, run-in, scrap, spat, squabble, tiff, wrangle, incompatibility, incongruence, incongruity, incongruousness, inconsistence, inconsistency, inconsonance, inharmoniousness, animosity, antagonism, antipathy, cold war, enmity, hostility, ill will, rancor
    opposite: accord, agreement, concord, concordance, harmony, peace
    near: concurrence, cooperation

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Disharmonic

The most common words with a similar meaning to Disharmonic:

disharmonious, incongruous, inharmonic, inharmonious, unbalanced, asymmetrical, disordered, irregular, skewed, unequal, uneven, unsymmetrical, distasteful, graceless, inartistic, inelegant, tasteless, unaesthetic, unbecoming, ungraceful, unlovely, disagreeable, displeasing, dissatisfying, infelicitous, unfortunate, unpleasant, unsightly, clashing, conflicting, disunited, incompatible, uncoordinated

Antonyms & Opposite Words for Disharmonic

Words with the opposite meaning of Disharmonic:

balanced, congruous, consonant, eurythmic, harmonic, harmonious, even, proportioned, regular, symmetrical, aesthetic, artistic, becoming, elegant, graceful, tasteful

Word Forms of Disharmonic

Derived words: disharmonic (adjective)

Origin & Etymology of Disharmonic

First known use: circa 1602

Frequently Asked Questions about Disharmonic

What does "Disharmonic" mean?

"Disharmonic" means lack of harmony, discord. As an a noun and an adjective, it is defined as: lack of harmony, discord.

What is another word for "Disharmonic"?

Other words for "Disharmonic" include disharmonious, incongruous, inharmonic, inharmonious, unbalanced, asymmetrical, disordered and irregular. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Disharmonic" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Disharmonic"?

There are 33 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Disharmonic". Common alternatives include disharmonious, incongruous, inharmonic, inharmonious, unbalanced, asymmetrical, disordered, irregular, skewed and unequal.

What is the opposite of "Disharmonic"?

Antonyms of "Disharmonic" include balanced, congruous, consonant, eurythmic, harmonic, harmonious, even and proportioned.

Is "Disharmonic" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Disharmonic" can be used as a noun and an adjective, depending on the context.

How do you pronounce "Disharmonic"?

"Disharmonic" is pronounced /(ˌ)dis-ˈhär-mə-nē/ as a noun and /ˌdis-(ˌ)här-ˈmō-nē-əs/ as an adjective and divided into syllables as dis·har·mo·ny.

What is the origin of the word "Disharmonic"?

First known use: circa 1602.

What is another word for "Disharmonic" meaning "as in incongruous, unbalanced"?

When "Disharmonic" (adjective) means as in incongruous, unbalanced, synonyms include disharmonious, incongruous, inharmonic, inharmonious, unbalanced and asymmetrical. Opposites in this sense include balanced, congruous, consonant and eurythmic.