Inharmonious

Pronunciation: /ɪnˈhɑːrməniəs/

Definitions of inharmonious

adjective not in harmony; discordant; conflicting

Example Sentences

A1 Their inharmonious singing disrupted the concert.

A2 The inharmonious colors of the painting clashed with each other.

B1 The team's inharmonious communication led to misunderstandings.

B2 The inharmonious relationship between the two countries resulted in tense diplomatic negotiations.

C1 The inharmonious blend of flavors in the dish left a displeasing taste in my mouth.

C2 The inharmonious combination of different architectural styles in the building created a jarring effect.

Examples of inharmonious in a Sentence

formal The inharmonious relationship between the two countries led to increased tension.

informal Their inharmonious friendship was evident to everyone around them.

slang Their inharmonious vibe was just not working for me.

figurative The inharmonious blend of colors in the painting created a sense of chaos.

Grammatical Forms of inharmonious

• past tense: inharmonioused
• plural: inharmoniouses
• comparative: more inharmonious
• superlative: most inharmonious
• present tense: inharmonious
• future tense: will be inharmonious
• perfect tense: has been inharmonious
• continuous tense: is being inharmonious
• singular: inharmonious
• positive degree: inharmonious
• infinitive: to be inharmonious
• gerund: inharmoniousing
• participle: inharmonioused

Origin and Evolution of inharmonious

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: Latin and Greek

Story behind the word: The word 'inharmonious' originated from the combination of the Latin prefix 'in-' meaning 'not' or 'opposite of' and the word 'harmonious' which comes from the Greek word 'harmonia' meaning 'joint, agreement'.

Evolution of the word: Originally used in the 17th century to describe things that were not in agreement or lacked harmony, the word 'inharmonious' has evolved to also describe discordant or conflicting relationships, sounds, or elements.