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dissonance

noun

/ˈdɪs.ə.nəns/

Meaning

Disagreement, lack of harmony, conflict between ideas or beliefs.

Lack of harmony among musical notes or a tension or clash resulting from the combination of two disharmonious elements.

The cultural dissonance created misunderstandings.

There was a noticeable dissonance between their opinions.

discord, conflict, disagreement, incongruity

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discord, conflict, disagreement

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discord, conflict, incongruity

harmony, agreement, unity, accord

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harmony, agreement, unity

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harmony, agreement, accord

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A state in which opposing forces or influences are balanced.