Definitions:

1. Characterized by a mixture of loud, jarring, or clashing sounds. ADJECTIVE
   • The orchestra's warm-up created a cacophonic mix of random notes and rhythms.
2. Producing auditory disconfort or chaotic noise. ADJECTIVE
   • During rush hour, the city streets became a cacophonic mess of honking horns and sirens.
3. Refers to something that is harsh-sounding, discordant, or unpleasant to hear. ADJECTIVE
   • A cocophonic alarm blared throughout the building, startling everyone.
4. Used to describe a mix of sounds or tones that are jarring to listen due to their lack of harmony or melodic quality. ADJECTIVE
   • The construction site next door created a cacophonic symphony of clanging metal and drilling noises.

Synonyms:

• Discordant
• dissonant
• grating
• jarring
• noisy