Definition of Dissonance
a lack of agreement; generally between what one believes and how one acts
Examples of Dissonance in a sentence
His cruel abuse showed a dissonance with his loving words. 🔊
If Congress can explain the dissonance between their promises and their actual results, the public would be happy to hear the explanation. 🔊
There is a great deal of dissonance between what a liar says and does. 🔊
Although the pastor preached about the importance of marriage, his dissonance became obvious when he fell in love with a married woman. 🔊
The criminal used dissonance to his advantage by behaving in a way in which the police would never have expected him to act. 🔊
Because Jason had conflicting thoughts, he experienced an emotional dissonance that made him very confused. 🔊
Dissonance often occurs when individuals try to explain their abnormal behaviors. 🔊
From the country’s travel brochures, it is impossible to see the dissonance between the luxury hotels and the starving citizens. 🔊
The dissonance between the estimated cost of the war and the real expense shocked the entire nation. 🔊
Despite the peaceful intentions of the protestors, the dissonance among the groups led to a small riot. 🔊
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