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Disharmony Meaning in English

word

dɪsˈhɑɹməni
dis-HAR-muh-nee
dɪshˈɑːməni
dish-AH-muh-nee

Definition

A lack of agreement, peace, or harmony; when people or things do not get along well together, or there is a conflict.

Usage & Nuances

More formal and often used in academic, musical, or organizational contexts. Common collocations: 'social disharmony', 'family disharmony', 'musical disharmony'. Not interchangeable with 'discord' in all contexts—'disharmony' focuses on lack of unity, while 'discord' can mean active conflict.

Example Sentences

There was disharmony in the team after the argument.

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Disharmony between the parents affected the children.

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The music had a sense of disharmony.

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Years of disharmony in the neighborhood finally led to people moving away.

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Financial problems often create disharmony in relationships.

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She sensed a bit of disharmony during the meeting, even though no one said anything.

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