discordantly

/dɪˈskɔː.dənt/ (bre, ipa) · /dɪˈskɔːr.dənt.li/ (ame, ipa)

discordantly — adverb

1. so as to clash with the people, ideas, or surroundings nearby, instead of fittin

1.副詞C1
釋義

so as to clash with the people, ideas, or surroundings nearby, instead of fitting in with them

例句

Aylin's bright pink jacket sat discordantly against the grey funeral suits.

sit discordantly against + scene

The cheerful music played discordantly during the news report about the floods.

play discordantly during + serious event

同義詞
  • inconsistently

    best when facts or statements do not match each other

  • incongruously

    stresses how out-of-place something looks in its setting

  • at odds

    common phrase when views or actions are in conflict

反義詞

文法句型

verb + discordantly

discordantly + past participle

用法筆記

Often modifies verbs like sit, stand, fit, play, or speak when one thing clashes with its setting or with other information. Distinguish from sense 2, which is strictly about unpleasant sound.

常見錯誤

❌Her shoes are discordantly red.
✅Her shoes look discordantly bright among the dark suits.
💡discordantly needs something to clash against, not just a strong colour on its own.

2. with a rough or harsh noise made by sounds that do not blend well together

2.副詞C1
釋義

with a rough or harsh noise made by sounds that do not blend well together

例句

The choir sang discordantly during the first rehearsal after the long summer break.

sing discordantly during + event

Linh's trumpet blew discordantly each time she tried the high notes.

blow discordantly + on instrument

同義詞
  • dissonantly

    the most exact term in music or sound analysis

  • harshly

    focuses on roughness rather than clashing tones

反義詞

文法句型

verb + discordantly

用法筆記

Usually pairs with verbs of sound — sing, play, ring, buzz, blow. The sounds clash with each other rather than being merely loud or fast.