noun Uncommon

discord

DIHS-kawd

Discord (noun) means Disagreement or lack of harmony between people. Example: “Years of discord between the two families finally ended in reconciliation.”

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noun

Disagreement or lack of harmony between people.

"Years of discord between the two families finally ended in reconciliation."

"The proposal caused discord among the board members."

A harsh or clashing combination of musical sounds.

"The orchestra deliberately used discord to build tension in the score."

name

A popular chat and voice app used by gaming and other online communities.

"They coordinate raid times through a Discord server."

How to use discord

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishConflict or disagreement (or clashing musical notes); also the name of a popular chat platform.

Easily confused with

discourse →

Common pairings

sow discord marital discord a note of discord

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B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

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C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

Word forms

discorded past tense, discorded past tense, discords plural, Discords plural, discords singular, discords singular

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Etymology

From Latin discordia, built from dis- ("apart") plus cor, cordis ("heart") — literally "hearts apart."

Origin: Latin

Frequently asked questions

What does “discord” mean?

The word “discord” means disagreement or lack of harmony between people. In plain terms, conflict or disagreement (or clashing musical notes); also the name of a popular chat platform.

How do you pronounce “discord”?

“Discord” is pronounced DIHS-kawd (/ˈdɪskɔɹd/ in IPA).

How do you use “discord” in a sentence?

Here is “discord” used in a sentence: “Years of discord between the two families finally ended in reconciliation.”

What part of speech is “discord”?

Depending on how it is used, “discord” can be a noun and a name.

Where does the word “discord” come from?

The word “discord” comes from Latin. From Latin discordia, built from dis- ("apart") plus cor, cordis ("heart") — literally "hearts apart.".

Is “discord” a common word?

“Discord” is an uncommon word in modern English.

How many meanings does “discord” have?

“Discord” has 3 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: disagreement or lack of harmony between people.