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disharmony

American  
[dis-hahr-muh-nee] / dɪsˈhɑr mə ni /

noun

plural

disharmonies
  1. lack of harmony; discord.

  2. something discordant.


disharmony British  
/ dɪsˈhɑːmənɪ, ˌdɪshɑːˈməʊnɪəs /

noun

  1. lack of accord or harmony

  2. a situation, circumstance, etc, that is inharmonious

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Other Word Forms

  • disharmonious adjective
  • disharmoniously adverb

Etymology

Origin of disharmony

First recorded in 1595–1605; dis- 1 + harmony

Example Sentences

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Paris Saint-Germain coach Luis Enrique dismissed any suggestions of dressing room disharmony as the reigning European champions prepared to put their continental title on the line this midweek against domestic rivals Monaco.

From Barron's

It was proof, yet again, that elderly parents leave behind financial disharmony, despite their best intentions.

From MarketWatch

Long before Nancy's arrival, the club was riven with disharmony.

From BBC

The last thing clients want is for the wealth they worked so hard for to end up creating disharmony at best, and litigation at worst.

From Barron's

But behind the bold statements, the smiles, handshakes and the occasional hug, there are potential sources of discord and disharmony which could surface in the years to come.

From BBC