disharmonic

adjective

Definition of disharmonicnext
as in disharmonious

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  1. disharmonious
  2. unbalanced
  3. inharmonious
  4. inharmonic
  5. unequal
  6. disordered
  7. asymmetrical
  8. incongruous
Adjective
  • Precisely for this reason, what is particularly important is the undertone of the brown lipstick, which can be pinkish or orange to create a continuum with the complexion, avoiding creating disharmonious contrasts.
    Beatrice Zocchi, Vogue, 28 Oct. 2024
  • Yet Gracia, encouraged by the priests to suffer in imitation of Christ and for the promise of eternal afterlife, resolved to stay in disharmonious matrimony with Tadaoki.
    Nicholas Liu, Vulture, 17 Apr. 2024
Definition of disharmonious
Adjective
  • Brandeis, which has been faced with an unbalanced budget for several years, has seen its total enrollment slide approximately 9% in the past five years.
    Michael T. Nietzel, Forbes, 22 Nov. 2024
  • But toward whom Pachinko extends that commiseration this season makes the whole thing feel a little unbalanced, too.
    Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 23 Aug. 2024
Definition of unbalanced
Adjective
  • Setting Discordant Personal Goals A 2023 study published in Current Psychology finds that partners’ inharmonious goals can have detrimental effects on relationships.
    Mark Travers, Forbes, 29 Mar. 2024
  • For sixteen hours a week, Valentine hopes to share some melody in a place that, for some, can feel inharmonious.
    Washington Post, Washington Post, 24 July 2021
Definition of inharmonious
Adjective
  • The sound of this solicitation purr is especially inharmonic, and cat owners are actually more attuned to it than non-owners, so there's no learning to just ignore it.
    Sarah Zhang, Discover Magazine, 28 Apr. 2012
  • The arc evolved from inharmonic drones and swoops to a stretch of rolling, arpeggiated waves reminiscent of musical minimalism, and then back again.
    Washington Post, Washington Post, 11 Nov. 2019
Definition of inharmonic
Adjective
  • But the race also exemplified research that shows obstacles female candidates face, primarily unequal expectations.
    Joey Garrison, USA TODAY, 20 Nov. 2024
  • This disparity is rooted in systemic issues such as unequal access to quality education, economic opportunities and financial services.
    Monique Johnson, Forbes, 6 Nov. 2024
Definition of unequal
Adjective
  • Thus did the conservative loose cannonballs come eventually to dominate the GOP—and define our disordered political era.
    Daniel Schlozman & Sam Rosenfeld / Made by History, TIME, 10 June 2024
  • It is associated with hallucinations, delusions, and extremely disordered thinking and behavior that impairs daily functioning, and can be disabling.
    Vanessa Etienne, Peoplemag, 21 May 2024
Definition of disordered
Adjective
  • Colbie Caillat Colbie Caillat stepped onto the CMA Awards red carpet in a dazzling asymmetrical gown that radiated classic glamour.
    Ty Gaskins, WWD, 21 Nov. 2024
  • In both paintings, each leader stands at a slight asymmetrical angle known as a contrapposto pose.
    Camille Davis / Made by History, TIME, 1 Nov. 2024
Definition of asymmetrical
Adjective
  • But the deep plunge of her gown’s neckline and the provenance of the Renaissance-style cross has divided opinion online, with some arguing the risqué cut feels incongruous with the religious symbol.
    Leah Dolan, CNN, 4 Nov. 2024
  • Of all the many cultural products that the United Kingdom has exported to the United States—Aston Martins, Doc Martens, Burberry coats, Cadbury chocolates, a lingering and historically incongruous fascination with the Royal Family—my favorite by far are first-rate fantasy novels for children.
    Kathryn Schulz, The New Yorker, 9 Sep. 2024
Definition of incongruous
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