What is the opposite of “harmonical”?

What is the antonym of “harmonical”?

The antonyms of harmonical are discordant and unmelodious. The antonyms discordant and unmelodious convey a negative or unpleasant sound. It implies a lack of harmony, melody, or rhythm.

Brief Definitions of the Antonym(s)

Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!

discordant

Lacking harmony or agreement; producing an unpleasant or jarring sound.

Example

The musicians played different notes, creating a discordant sound that made the audience cover their ears.

unmelodious

Not having a pleasant melody or tune; producing an unpleasant or harsh sound.

Example

The singer's voice was unmelodious, making it hard for the audience to enjoy the performance.

How are these antonyms different from each other?

• 1. Discordant describes a sound that is not in harmony or agreement.
• 2. Unmelodious describes a sound that is not pleasant or melodious.

Good things to know

• 1. Music: Use harmonical to describe music that has a pleasing melody and rhythm, and discordant or unmelodious to describe music that sounds unpleasant or jarring.
• 2. Sound: Use harmonical to describe sounds that are pleasing to the ear, and discordant or unmelodious to describe sounds that are unpleasant or harsh.
• 3. Poetry: Use harmonical to describe poetry that has a pleasing rhythm and flow, and discordant or unmelodious to describe poetry that sounds jarring or unpleasant.

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Remember this!

The antonyms of harmonical are discordant and unmelodious. Use harmonical to describe music, sounds, or poetry that have a pleasing melody, rhythm, or flow. Use discordant or unmelodious to describe music, sounds, or poetry that sound unpleasant, jarring, or harsh.