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Cacophonous

usgb/kəˈkɑːfənəs/Volume
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Harsh UnpleasantPlay
Use 'cacophonous' to describe sounds that are jarring and uncomfortable to hear. SlideThe cacophonous alarms woke everyone abruptly.
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Negative EmotionPlay
'Cacophonous' often implies that the sound is annoying or upsetting. SlideThe cacophonous debate made it hard to concentrate.
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Metaphorical UsePlay
The term can be used metaphorically to describe situations that are chaotic or not harmonious. SlideThe meeting was cacophonous, full of conflicting ideas.