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dissonance

/ˈdɪsənəns/
dis · so · nance ˈdɪs · ə · nəns
English Definition
N. discord; lack of harmony; inconsistency
中文释义
不和谐；不一致；不协调
Significado en Español
disonancia
한국어 뜻
불협화음, 불일치
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
sự không hài hòa, mâu thuẫn
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Example Sentence

There was a noticeable dissonance between his words and his actions.

他的言行之间存在明显的不一致。

Synonyms
discord discrepancy incongruity
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Memory Aid / 记忆技巧
dis-(not) + son(sound) + -ance → not harmonious, grating
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)

Choose the best synonym for the word “dissonance” in the following sentence: The band''s latest album was criticized for its dissonance, which many listeners found jarring.

  1. A Harmony
  2. B Rift
  3. C Cacophony
  4. D Calm
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C — Cacophony. “dissonance” means N. discord; lack of harmony; inconsistency

Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)

The band's early practice was full of ______ until they finally learned the song.

  1. A harmony
  2. B melody
  3. C dissonance
  4. D unity
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C — dissonance. “dissonance” means N. discord; lack of harmony; inconsistency

More Upper-level ISEE words

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Common questions about “dissonance”

What does “dissonance” mean?

dissonance — N. discord; lack of harmony; inconsistency. In Chinese: 不和谐；不一致；不协调.

How do you pronounce “dissonance”?

dissonance is pronounced /ˈdɪsənəns/. It breaks into 3 syllables: dis · so · nance.

How do you use “dissonance” in a sentence?

There was a noticeable dissonance between his words and his actions. (他的言行之间存在明显的不一致。)

What are synonyms for “dissonance”?

discord, discrepancy, incongruity — all close in meaning to dissonance (N. discord; lack of harmony; inconsistency).

Is “dissonance” an ISEE Upper-level word?

Yes. dissonance appears on the iSEE Vocab Upper list, which covers 804 words for the ISEE and SSAT.

How can I remember “dissonance”?

dis-(not) + son(sound) + -ance → not harmonious, grating

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