CEFR B1

discordant

adjective

Meaning

Unpleasant because it is not in harmony or is out of tune.

Examples

The orchestra's performance was marred by several discordant notes.
Their opinions on the matter were discordant, leading to a heated debate.

Synonyms: dissonant, jarring, clashing, unharmonious

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discordant (B1)

adjective

Pronunciation: /dɪsˈkɔːrdənt/

Definition

Unpleasant because it is not in harmony or is out of tune.

Examples

The orchestra's performance was marred by several discordant notes.
Their opinions on the matter were discordant, leading to a heated debate.
The singer's voice was beautiful, but the accompanying instruments were discordant.

Synonyms of discordant

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