Discordant

/dɪsˈkɔːrdənt/

Meaning & Definition

adjective

being in disagreement or conflict; discordant thoughts or actions.

The discordant voices in the meeting made it clear that no consensus would be reached.

not in harmony; incompatible; clashing.

The discordant sounds of traffic clashed with the serene atmosphere of the park.

lacking harmony; producing a harsh or unpleasant sound.

The orchestra's discordant notes during rehearsal startled the audience.

From Latin 'discordans', present participle of 'discordare', which means 'to disagree'.

discordant note:

a sound that is unpleasant or lacks harmony

discordant opinions:

differing viewpoints that cause disagreement

discordant emotions:

feelings that are in conflict with one another

out of tune or offbeat in behavior

He's acting so discordant lately, like nothing seems to sync up.

not fitting in with the group

Her discordant style really stands out in a sea of conformity.