Unmelodious

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Pronunciation: /ʌnˈmɛlədiəs/

Definitions of unmelodious

adjective describing something that is not melodious or pleasant to listen to

Example Sentences

A1 The sound of the car horn was unmelodious.

A2 The unmelodious music coming from the apartment next door kept me awake all night.

B1 The unmelodious singing of the street performer made me cover my ears.

B2 The unmelodious combination of instruments in the orchestra detracted from the overall performance.

C1 Her unmelodious voice was a stark contrast to the beautiful melody being played by the band.

C2 Despite her unmelodious tone, the singer still managed to captivate the audience with her emotional performance.

Examples of unmelodious in a Sentence

formal The unmelodious sound of the construction work next door was disrupting the peace and quiet of the neighborhood.

informal I can't stand that unmelodious music blaring from your room, can you please turn it down?

slang That unmelodious racket is giving me a headache, can we do something about it?

figurative Her unmelodious laughter echoed through the empty room, a stark reminder of the loneliness she felt inside.

Grammatical Forms of unmelodious

past tense

unmelodioused

plural

unmelodiouses

comparative

more unmelodious

superlative

most unmelodious

present tense

is unmelodious

future tense

will be unmelodious

perfect tense

has been unmelodious

continuous tense

is being unmelodious

singular

unmelodious

positive degree

unmelodious

infinitive

to be unmelodious

gerund

being unmelodious

participle

unmelodiousing

Origin and Evolution of unmelodious

First Known Use: 1601 year
Language of Origin: English
Story behind the word: The word 'unmelodious' originated from the combination of the prefix 'un-' meaning 'not' and the word 'melodious' meaning 'pleasing to the ear'.
Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'unmelodious' has maintained its original meaning of 'not pleasing to the ear' and is commonly used to describe music or sounds that are harsh or discordant.