cacophony
A harsh, discordant mixture of sounds.
Forms
- plural
- cacophonies
Examples
- The cacophony of car horns and shouting outside made it impossible for Emily to concentrate.
- As the orchestra tuned up, the resulting cacophony filled the hall before the conductor raised his baton.
- Jack found the cacophony of the construction site jarring after years of living in a quiet village.
All Words
- wistful
Feeling or showing a gentle, often sad, longing for something in the past or for something that is unlikely to happen.
- arduous
Involving or requiring great effort, difficulty, or endurance; laborious and strenuous.
- bucolic
Relating to the pleasant aspects of the countryside and country life; idyllic and pastoral.