discordant
/dɪsˈkɔːdənt/ (bre, ipa) · /dɪsˈkɔːrdənt/ (ame, ipa) · /di-ˈskȯr-dᵊnt/ (ame, mw)
discordant — adjective
- discordantpositive
- more discordantcomparative
- most discordantsuperlative
1. not matching other facts, ideas, values, or parts that should fit together
not matching other facts, ideas, values, or parts that should fit together
Daniel found the witness's story discordant with the security video.
discordant with + evidence
The new dress code seems discordant with the company's relaxed image.
discordant with + public image
Several survey results were discordant with what teachers heard from parents.
Rania's sudden praise felt discordant after weeks of open criticism.
- inconsistent
best for facts, statements, or behaviour that do not match
- incompatible
suggests two things do not work well together
- at odds
common phrase for views or actions in conflict
- consistent
matching the other facts or parts
- compatible
able to fit or work well together
文法句型
discordant with + noun
用法筆記
Often used with with when one thing is compared against evidence, values, plans, or another standard. Distinguish this sense from sense 3, which is about something feeling out of place in a scene or mood.
2. making a rough, unpleasant noise because the sounds do not blend well
making a rough, unpleasant noise because the sounds do not blend well
A discordant trumpet note spoiled the calm start of the concert.
discordant + instrument note
The old speaker gave a discordant buzz during the school play.
discordant + mechanical sound
Upstairs, discordant voices kept the baby awake past midnight.
The choir stopped when one discordant guitar chord cut through the hymn.
- harmonious
describes sounds that blend pleasantly
- melodious
emphasizes sweetness and tunefulness
文法句型
discordant + note
discordant + chord
discordant + voice
用法筆記
Usually used for music, voices, bells, or other sounds that clash with each other. It is more about bad sound combinations than simple loudness.
3. looking or sounding wrong because it stands apart from the style or mood around
looking or sounding wrong because it stands apart from the style or mood around it
The bright plastic sign looked discordant in the old stone church.
discordant in + setting
Bao's cheerful ringtone felt discordant during the hospital memorial service.
discordant during + solemn event
The silver shoes seemed discordant beside her plain black uniform.
A silly joke sounded discordant in the judge's final remarks.
- incongruous
formal word for something that seems wrong in a setting
- jarring
stronger and more sudden in effect
- out of place
plain phrase for not fitting the scene
- fitting
suits the setting or mood
- appropriate
matches what the situation calls for
文法句型
discordant in + place
discordant during + event
用法筆記
Used for an element that feels jarring within a setting, design, or moment. Unlike sense 1, this sense is about the impression of mismatch rather than a factual contradiction.