unmelodious
|un-me-lo-di-ous|
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/ˌʌnməˈloʊdiəs/
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/ˌʌnməˈləʊdiəs/
not harmonious
Etymology
Etymology Information
'unmelodious' originates from the prefix 'un-' meaning 'not' and the word 'melodious,' which comes from the Greek word 'melōidía,' meaning 'singing, melody.'
Historical Evolution
'melōidía' transformed into the Latin word 'melodia,' and eventually became the modern English word 'melody,' from which 'melodious' is derived.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'not having a melody,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'not having a pleasant or harmonious sound.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
not having a pleasant or harmonious sound.
The unmelodious noise from the construction site was hard to ignore.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:45