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cacophonous

adjective

/kəˈkɒfənəs/

Meaning

Producing a harsh, discordant mixture of sounds.

The cacophonous sounds of the city kept her awake all night.

discordant, jarring, noisy, dissonant, harsh

harmonious, melodious, pleasant

cacophonous noise, cacophonous sound, cacophonous city, cacophonous music

Not perfect; having faults or flaws.

of a young woman, sexually mature and suitable for marriage

able to be deduced; possible to be inferred

Most important, prominent, or noticeable

Impossible to harm, damage, or defeat.

relating to the sea or shipping; connected with navigation