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- [dis-kawr-dnt]
- /dɪsˈkɔr dnt/
- /dɪˈskɔː.dənt/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [dis-kawr-dnt]
- /dɪsˈkɔr dnt/
Definitions of discordant word
- adjective discordant being at variance; disagreeing; incongruous: discordant opinions. 1
- adjective discordant disagreeable to the ear; dissonant; harsh. 1
- adjective discordant Geology. (of strata) structurally unconformable. 1
- noun discordant Disagreeing or incongruous. 1
- adjective discordant not harmonious, dissonant 1
- adjective discordant at variance, disagreeing 1
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Origin of discordant
First appearance:
before 1250 One of the 11% oldest English words
1250-1300; Middle English discordaunt < Anglo-French < Latin discordant- (stem of discordāns), present participle of discordāre. See discord, -ant
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Parts of speech for Discordant
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
discordant popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 93% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
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This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for discordant
adj discordant
- cacophonous — If you describe a mixture of sounds as cacophonous, you mean that they are loud and unpleasant.
- clashing — to make a loud, harsh noise: The gears of the old car clashed and grated.
- jarring — to have a harshly unpleasant or perturbing effect on one's nerves, feelings, thoughts, etc.: The sound of the alarm jarred.
- dissonant — disagreeing or harsh in sound; discordant.
- strident — making or having a harsh sound; grating; creaking: strident insects; strident hinges.
adjective discordant
- disagreeing — Present participle of disagree.
- conflicting — clashing; contradictory
- frictional — of, relating to, or of the nature of friction.
- dissenting — to differ in sentiment or opinion, especially from the majority; withhold assent; disagree (often followed by from): Two of the justices dissented from the majority decision.
- disputatious — fond of or given to disputation; argumentative; contentious: disputatious litigants.
Antonyms for discordant
adj discordant
- similar — having a likeness or resemblance, especially in a general way: two similar houses.
- agreeing — to have the same views, emotions, etc.; harmonize in opinion or feeling (often followed by with): I don't agree with you.
- cooperating — to work or act together or jointly for a common purpose or benefit.
- harmonious — marked by agreement in feeling, attitude, or action: a harmonious group.
- agreeable — If something is agreeable, it is pleasant and you enjoy it.
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