adj
discordant
dihs-KAWDNT
Discordant (adj) means not in agreement or harmony; clashing. Example: “The committee received discordant reports from the two auditors.”
adj
1
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 notesIn plain EnglishClashing or out of tune with something else — literally or figuratively.
Common pairings
discordant note
discordant views
strikingly discordant
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Etymology
From Old French discordant, from Latin discordare, "to disagree," from discors, "of different hearts."
Synonyms
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accordant
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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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