discordant

• Beschreibt Töne, die scharf und unangenehm klingen, oder Dinge, die im Widerstreit oder Konflikt stehen.

Describes sounds that are harsh and unpleasant, or things that are in disagreement or conflict.

1. Lack of harmonyC1formal

   Not in agreement or harmony; conflicting or clashing.

   Uneinig

   • The committee's views were discordant on the new policy.
   • Their discordant opinions led to a heated debate.
   • The music sounded discordant and unpleasant.

   Synonymeat oddsclashingconflictingdissonantincompatibleinharmoniousopposed

   Antonymecompatibleconcordantconsistentharmonious

2. Musical dissonanceC1formal

   Producing an unpleasant or harsh sound due to a lack of harmony.

   Dissonant

   • The discordant notes from the piano made everyone wince.
   • The orchestra's discordant performance disappointed the audience.
   • He played a discordant chord that resolved beautifully.

   Synonymecacophonousdissonantgratingharshinharmoniousjarring

   Antonymeconcordantconsonantharmoniousmelodious