Definition of cacophonous

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ca·coph·o·nous    (k-kf-ns) KEY 

ADJECTIVE:

Having a harsh, unpleasant sound; discordant.

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ETYMOLOGY:
From Greek kakophnos : kakos, bad; see kakka- in Indo-European roots + phn, sound; see bh-² in Indo-European roots

OTHER FORMS:
ca·copho·nous·ly(Adverb)