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Definition of inharmonious

inharmonious

/ˌɪnhɑːrˈmoʊniəs/
in · har · mo · ni · ous

Adverb:inharmoniously
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1

Lacking agreement, compatibility, or pleasing aesthetic proportion; marked by conflict or clashing elements.

Example

"The neon furniture looked completely inharmonious inside the traditional Victorian parlor."


2

Not musical or tuneful; harsh or discordant to the ear.

Example

"The beginners' orchestra produced an inharmonious blend of screeching violins and out-of-tune brass."

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Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in English in the late 16th century from the negative prefix 'in-' and 'harmonious', which traces back via Old French and Latin 'harmonia' to Ancient Greek 'harmonia' ('joint, agreement, or musical concord').

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