dissonantly

Definitions

In a manner that lacks harmony or is musically discordant.

In a way that is inconsistent, clashing, or incongruous with something else.

Examples

The amateur violinist played dissonantly, causing the audience to wince at the harsh, clashing notes.

The two political factions argued dissonantly, making it impossible for the committee to reach a consensus.

Synonyms

discordantly jarringly harshly cacophonously inharmoniously gratingly

Antonyms

harmoniously melodiously tunefully musically consonantly agreeably