Producing harsh, discordant, or unpleasant sounds; characterized by a mixture of loud, clashing noises.
From 'cacophony' + the suffix '-ic' (relating to); developed in English as the adjectival form alongside 'symphonic' for good sound.
Urban environments are cacophonic by nature—city planners actually study how to design 'acoustic comfort' to reduce the psychological stress of constant noise pollution from traffic, construction, and crowds.
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