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View usage for: (dɪskɔːʳdənt) 1. adjectiveSomething that is discordant is strange or unpleasant because it does not fit in with other things. His agenda is discordant with ours. 2. adjectiveA discordant sound or musical effect is unpleasant to hear. More Synonyms of discordant discordant in British English (dɪsˈkɔːdənt) adjective1. at variance; disagreeing 2. harsh in sound; inharmonious Derived forms discordantly (disˈcordantly) adverb discordant in American English (dɪsˈkɔrdənt) adjective1. not in accord; disagreeing; conflicting 2. not in harmony; dissonant; clashing Derived forms discordance (disˈcordance) noun or disˈcordancy discordantly (disˈcordantly) adverb Word origin ME discordaunt < OFr descordant, prp. of descorder: see discord Examples of 'discordant' in a sentencediscordant There will be many more discordant notes played before this game of musical chairs comes to an end.This record aims to unsettle and carries off its stilted and discordant sound without appearing laboured.It is time to put away the bunting and add a few discordant notes to the jubilee celebrations.There wasn't a single false second or discordant note.It was a day of discordant notes, on and off the pitch.It's a discordant note that one hears too often.That would appear a discordant note on which to finish a career and why it seems inconceivable that he will not elect to fight on.Possibly the only discordant note struck, apart from the injuries, came from the officials.A few months passed in sweet harmony, but then discordant notes began to be heard from the music ministry.There was screeching, discordant, monstrous music.There were none of the discordant notes of Wednesday, when he did not want to see or speak to anyone. Definition at variance He displays attitudes and conduct discordant with his culture. Definition harsh in sound They produced a discordant sound. Synonyms shrill jangling inharmonious unmelodious Additional synonymsDefinition at variance Her inexperience is at odds with the tale she tells. Synonyms at variance, conflicting, contrary to, at odds, out of line, out of step, at sixes and sevens (informal), not in keeping, out of harmony screaming guitars and cacophonous vocals Synonyms discordant, harsh, jarring, grating, raucous, strident, dissonant, inharmoniousThere are conflicting reports on the severity of his injuries. Synonyms incompatible, opposed, opposing, clashing, contrary, adverse, contradictory, inconsistent, paradoxical, discordantNearby words ofdiscordant - discontinuity
- discontinuous
- discord
- discordant
- discount
- discountenance
- discourage
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