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disharmony

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

noun

disharmonies plural
  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

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

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Etymology

Origin of disharmony

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

Example Sentences

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Lola Young's Messy - another unflinching portrait of romantic disharmony - is a strong contender for song of the year.

From BBC • Feb. 27, 2026

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 • Feb. 16, 2026

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

From MarketWatch • Jan. 2, 2026

“I don’t see any disharmony in this life between evangelistic effort on the one hand and benevolent care of people who suffer or who are in need on the other,” he said.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 29, 2024

Never once did I witness any disharmony between one of my uncles and the earth and work of the valley.

From "Bless Me, Ultima" by Rudolfo Anaya

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