disharmony

noun

dis·​har·​mo·​ny (ˌ)dis-ˈhär-mə-nē How to pronounce disharmony (audio)
: lack of harmony : discord
disharmonic adjective

Examples of disharmony in a Sentence

a period of disharmony between the two groups
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There’s has been a lot of innuendo; talk of wrong directions and disharmony. Sebastian Stafford-Bloor, New York Times, 2 Sep. 2025 The two companies have had a long-term business relationship, but there have been occasional periods of disharmony. Dade Hayes, Deadline, 28 Aug. 2025 In tarot, the Seven of Swords often represents deception, betrayal or someone acting in secrecy, while The Lovers reversed can point to disharmony, conflict in relationships or choices made for the wrong reasons. Valerie Mesa, People.com, 27 Aug. 2025 The tour reunites brothers Liam and Noel Gallagher after years of disharmony and has led to some speculation about whether there will be more from the band after the concerts. Emily Zemler, Rolling Stone, 3 July 2025 See All Example Sentences for disharmony

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1602, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of disharmony was circa 1602

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“Disharmony.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/disharmony. Accessed 10 Sep. 2025.

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disharmony

noun
dis·​har·​mo·​ny (ˈ)dis-ˈhär-mə-nē How to pronounce disharmony (audio)
plural disharmonies
: lack of harmony see occlusal disharmony
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