Discordant

Pronunciation: /dɪˈskɔːrdənt/

Discordant (adjective)

  1. sounding unpleasant because notes or sounds do not match well
  2. having different opinions or ideas that do not agree
  3. not matching or fitting well together, creating a jarring effect

Examples

  • The choir's voices were discordant during the rehearsal.
  • The instruments sounded discordant in the noisy room.

Common collocations: discordant notes, discordant sounds, discordant opinions, discordant views, discordant styles

Synonyms of Discordant

Formal

Neutral

Antonyms of Discordant

  • describing sound or relationships
  • describing agreement or harmony