Disharmonious — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

adjective /ˌdis-(ˌ)här-ˈmō-nē-əs/ dis·har·mo·ni·ous

Meaning & Definition of Disharmonious

Disharmonious (adjective)

  1. lacking in harmony

Disharmonious (adjective) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. as in discordant, dissonant

    similar: blaring, clashing, discordant, dissonant, inharmonious, jangling, off-key, ragged, raspy, raucous, unmelodious, unmusical, disagreeable, jolting, unpleasant, unpleasing, bizarre, kinky, odd, outlandish, shocking, disgusting, gross, obscene, repugnant, repulsive, ugly, uncouth, uncultured, unrefined, artless, clumsy, crude, graceless, inelegant, rude, inartistic, unartistic, tacky, tasteless, vulgar, acid, flashy, garish, gaudy, loud, tawdry, grating, grotesque, harsh, jarring, unaesthetic
    opposite: aesthetic, artful, artistic, attractive, beautiful, becoming, comely, agreeable, appealing, felicitous, good, harmonious, harmonizing, pleasing, seemly, calming, comforting, soothing, softened, subdued, cultured, elegant, graceful, gracious, polished, refined, tasteful

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Disharmonious

The most common words with a similar meaning to Disharmonious:

blaring, clashing, discordant, dissonant, inharmonious, jangling, off-key, ragged, raspy, raucous, unmelodious, unmusical, disagreeable, jolting, unpleasant, unpleasing, bizarre, kinky, odd, outlandish, shocking, disgusting, gross, obscene, repugnant, repulsive, ugly, uncouth, uncultured, unrefined, artless, clumsy, crude, graceless, inelegant, rude, inartistic, unartistic, tacky, tasteless

Antonyms & Opposite Words for Disharmonious

Words with the opposite meaning of Disharmonious:

aesthetic, artful, artistic, attractive, beautiful, becoming, comely, agreeable, appealing, felicitous, good, harmonious, harmonizing, pleasing, seemly, calming, comforting, soothing, softened, subdued, cultured, elegant, graceful, gracious, polished, refined, tasteful

Origin & Etymology of Disharmonious

First known use: 1659

Frequently Asked Questions about Disharmonious

What does "Disharmonious" mean?

"Disharmonious" means lacking in harmony. As an adjective, it is defined as: lacking in harmony.

What is another word for "Disharmonious"?

Other words for "Disharmonious" include blaring, clashing, discordant, dissonant, inharmonious, jangling, off-key and ragged. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Disharmonious" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Disharmonious"?

There are 52 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Disharmonious". Common alternatives include blaring, clashing, discordant, dissonant, inharmonious, jangling, off-key, ragged, raspy and raucous.

What is the opposite of "Disharmonious"?

Antonyms of "Disharmonious" include aesthetic, artful, artistic, attractive, beautiful, becoming, comely and agreeable.

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

"Disharmonious" is an adjective.

How do you pronounce "Disharmonious"?

"Disharmonious" is pronounced /ˌdis-(ˌ)här-ˈmō-nē-əs/ and divided into syllables as dis·har·mo·ni·ous.

What is the origin of the word "Disharmonious"?

First known use: 1659.

What is another word for "Disharmonious" meaning "as in discordant, dissonant"?

When "Disharmonious" (adjective) means as in discordant, dissonant, synonyms include blaring, clashing, discordant, dissonant, inharmonious and jangling. Opposites in this sense include aesthetic, artful, artistic and attractive.