discordance (C1)
noun
Pronunciation: /dɪˈskɔːrdəns/
Definition
A lack of agreement or harmony between things; a state of disagreement or inconsistency.
Examples
There was a noticeable discordance between the survey results and the public's actual behavior.
The committee noted a discordance in the financial reports, indicating potential errors.
Despite their shared goal, a fundamental discordance in their philosophies made collaboration difficult.
How to Use discordance
- discordance between (prepositional phrase)
- A lack of agreement or harmony existing between two or more things. — "The discordance between their statements raised suspicions."
- discordance with (prepositional phrase)
- A lack of agreement or harmony in relation to something. — "His actions showed a clear discordance with his stated principles."
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