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Definition of disharmony

disharmony

/dɪsˈhɑːr.mə.ni/
dis · har · mo · ny
Adverb:disharmoniously
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Plural:disharmonies
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Adjective:disharmonious
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disharmony Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

A lack of agreement, accord, or friendly relations among people, groups, or elements; conflict or friction.

Example

"The sudden change in management created a sense of disharmony within the research department."

2

A harsh, jarring, or unmelodious combination of musical sounds; dissonance.

Example

"The composer intentionally used sharp disharmony in the second movement to evoke a feeling of unease."

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• Rhymes for disharmony

• Nearby Words

disgustingness
dish
disharmonious
disharmony
dishcloth
dishearten
disheartening

Word Origin & Etymology

First recorded in the early 17th century, formed from the prefix 'dis-' (indicating reversal or lack) combined with 'harmony', which ultimately derives from the Ancient Greek 'harmonia' meaning 'joint, agreement, or concord'.

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Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Disharmony. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/disharmony
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