adj

discordant

dihs-KAWDNT

Discordant (adj) means not in agreement or harmony; clashing. Example: “The committee received discordant reports from the two auditors.”

adj

Not in agreement or harmony; clashing.

"The committee received discordant reports from the two auditors."

"A discordant chord opened the piece, setting an unsettling tone."

How to use discordant

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishClashing or out of tune with something else — literally or figuratively.

Common pairings

discordant note discordant views strikingly discordant

Word forms

discordants plural

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Etymology

From Old French discordant, from Latin discordare, "to disagree," from discors, "of different hearts."

Origin: Latin

Frequently asked questions

What does “discordant” mean?

The word “discordant” means not in agreement or harmony; clashing. In plain terms, clashing or out of tune with something else — literally or figuratively.

How do you pronounce “discordant”?

“Discordant” is pronounced dihs-KAWDNT (/dɪsˈkoɹdənt/ in IPA).

How do you use “discordant” in a sentence?

Here is “discordant” used in a sentence: “The committee received discordant reports from the two auditors.”

What part of speech is “discordant”?

“Discordant” is an adjective.

Where does the word “discordant” come from?

The word “discordant” comes from Latin. From Old French discordant, from Latin discordare, "to disagree," from discors, "of different hearts.".

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