Vocabulary Entry

dissonance

|noun • verb

noun

A lack of harmony or agreement; a disagreement.

Example Sentences

"The dissonance between her words and actions was clear to everyone."

"There was a noticeable dissonance in the group's opinions during the discussion."

"The dissonance in the musical piece added an interesting layer to the overall performance."

verb

Example Sentences

"The new policies dissonanced with the traditional practices of the organization."

"Different cultural beliefs can sometimes dissonance despite a common goal."

"The changes in the schedule dissonanced the team's workflow."