dissonância
[di.so.nˈɐ̃.si.ə]
nounfemininepl: dissonâncias
dissonance
1. A combination of sounds that are harsh or inharmonious; lack of harmony in music
The dissonance in the composition created an unsettling feeling.
A dissonância na composição criou uma sensação perturbadora.
2. Lack of agreement or consistency between ideas, beliefs, or statements
There was a dissonance between his words and his actions.
Havia uma dissonância entre suas palavras e suas ações.
3. Psychological discomfort resulting from holding contradictory beliefs or values simultaneously
She experienced cognitive dissonance when her values conflicted with her job.
Ela experimentou dissonância cognitiva quando seus valores entraram em conflito com seu trabalho.
Related Idioms & Phrases
dissonância cognitiva (cognitive dissonance)
dissonância harmônica (harmonic dissonance)
resolver uma dissonância (to resolve a dissonance)
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