discordant
not in harmony; conflicting or producing a harsh, unpleasant sound
Word origin: From Latin discordare, to disagree, from cor, heart.
Discordant in a sentence
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The discordant notes from the beginner's violin practice drifted through the walls.
The witness's testimony was discordant with the physical evidence, casting doubt on the entire account.
Using “discordant” well
Discordant means out of harmony, applying both to clashing sounds and to conflicting ideas or elements, pairing with dissonant and incongruous. It implies a jarring lack of fit.
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