DISHARMONY Synonyms: 72 Similar and Opposite Words

disharmony

noun

(ˌ)dis-ˈhär-mə-nē

Definition of disharmony

as in discord

a lack of agreement or harmony a period of disharmony between the two groups

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Recent Examples of disharmony Eventually, Ash finds in herself a gradual attraction, not only to religious practice but to the wild disharmonies of belief. — Lauren Boersma Harris, New Yorker, 24 Dec. 2025 The candor of the writing combined with the multitude of insights into aging, immigration, history of European armed conflicts and the impact of family disharmony provide unique insight into a multitude of life lessons. — The Know, Denver Post, 16 Nov. 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 See All Example Sentences for disharmony

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Noun

His removal sparked public protests and discord within the Ukrainian military, with Fedorov making an outspoken attack on the chief of the armed forces, General Oleksandr Syrskyi, on Thursday.

— Tim Lister, CNN Money, 16 July 2026
The Administration has already undermined the agreement in many ways, experts tell TIME, citing the discord in February, when the bloc had to freeze the implementation of the agreement after Trump made additional tariff threats.

— Tiago Ventura, Time, 9 July 2026

Definition of discord

Noun

The transfer of the Chelsea art space is only the epilogue for Marlborough’s multi-year breakdown—the gallery’s closure in 2024 came after years of escalating strife and discord.

— News Desk, Artforum, 9 July 2026
When her parents — the wonderful June Diane Raphael and Tom Everett Scott — fall into professional reputational strife, the family is forced to relocate to Seattle to rebuild their lives.

— Scarlett Harris, IndieWire, 6 July 2026

Definition of strife

Noun

This modern methodology, also frequently employed by ascendent jazz jammers SML, adds artful friction to the Prairiewolf terroir.

— Reed Jackson, SPIN, 17 July 2026
Opportunities Using Business Frameworks AI opportunities shouldn't arise from a haphazard list of use cases but should start with a methodical examination of where value is created and where friction exists.

— Michael Chavira, Forbes.com, 17 July 2026

Definition of friction

Noun

Part of that discordance might be the fact that as a genre, rock has historically been difficult to define.

— Hannah Dailey, Billboard, 19 Nov. 2025
The songs bounce from discordance and disorientation to harmoniousness and repose — even in the uneasy moments, the songs don't sink.

— Audrey Gibbs, The Tennessean, 2 July 2025

Definition of discordance

Noun

The oil crisis brought on by the conflict in Iran has also boosted demand for China’s clean energy technology such as batteries and electric vehicles, as major energy importers have sought ways to reduce reliance on fossil fuels.

— Stephanie Yang, CNN Money, 15 July 2026
This puts the big conflict of the episode into a different sort of relief.

— Brian Moylan, Vulture, 15 July 2026

Definition of conflict

Noun

The Vatican said dialogue was offered to the group ahead of the schism and that the step of ordaining bishops without ⁠church approval was considered so grave that excommunication was automatic.

— Reuters, NBC news, 5 July 2026
Parishioners at Saint Agnes said they were saddened by the schism and would continue to pray for a united church.

— ABC News, ABC News, 3 July 2026

Definition of schism

Noun

The group believes the Iranian regime has ramped up executions under the cover of war.

— Sophia Saifi, CNN Money, 16 July 2026
The announcement comes as rising geopolitical tensions, including wars in the Middle East and Ukraine, spur governments to rearm and reinvest in domestic industrial capacity.

— Hugh Son, CNBC, 15 July 2026

Definition of war

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