Cacophonous

usgb/kəˈkɑːfənəs/
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Harsh Unpleasant

Use 'cacophonous' to describe sounds that are jarring and uncomfortable to hear.

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The cacophonous alarms woke everyone abruptly.
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Negative Emotion

'Cacophonous' often implies that the sound is annoying or upsetting.

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The cacophonous debate made it hard to concentrate.
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Metaphorical Use

The term can be used metaphorically to describe situations that are chaotic or not harmonious.

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The meeting was cacophonous, full of conflicting ideas.
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