INHARMONIOUS

inharmonious

(adjective) lacking in harmony of parts; “an inharmonious (or incongruous) mixture of architectural styles”

inharmonious, unharmonious

(adjective) not in harmony

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Adjective

inharmonious (comparative more inharmonious, superlative most inharmonious)

(music) Not in harmony; discordant

Lacking accord or agreement

Source: Wiktionary


In`har*mo"ni*ous, a. Etym: [Pref. in- not + harmonious: cf. F. inharmonieux.]

1. Not harmonious; unmusical; discordant; dissonant. Sounds inharmonious in themselves and harsh. Cowper.

2. Conflicting; jarring; not in harmony.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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