discordant

Discordant is defined as disagreeing with what is accepted.

(adjective)

An example of discordant is an opinion that is different from the group.

The definition of discordant is a type of sound that clashes with the tone of the music being played.

(adjective)

An example of something discordant is a piano note that clashes with the other music during a concert.

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See discordant in Webster's New World College Dictionary

adjective

  1. not in accord; disagreeing; conflicting
  2. not in harmony; dissonant; clashing

Origin: ME discordaunt < OFr descordant, prp. of descorder: see discord

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See discordant in American Heritage Dictionary 4

adjective
  1. Not being in accord; conflicting.
  2. Disagreeable in sound; harsh or dissonant.

Related Forms:

  • dis·corˈdan·cy noun
  • dis·corˈdant·ly adverb

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