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Synonyms for discordant


Grammar : Adj
Spell : dis-kawr-dnt
Phonetic Transcription : dɪsˈkɔr dnt

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Définition of discordant

Origin :
  • late 14c., discordaunt, from Old French descordant, present participle of descorder (see discord (n.)). Related: Discordantly.
  • adj not in harmony; conflicting
Example sentences :
  • For once, the music of her voice was lost in a discordant cry of detestation.
  • Extract from : « Within the Law » by Marvin Dana
  • Even the discordant shriek of the steam-whistle has been superseded in Freeland.
  • Extract from : « Freeland » by Theodor Hertzka
  • It was followed by a series of discordant brays from the donkey.
  • Extract from : « Frank Roscoe's Secret » by Allen Chapman
  • Will not a young man's heart leap amid these discordant sounds?
  • Extract from : « The Republic » by Plato
  • Some one was singing the "Carmagnole" in drunken, discordant tones.
  • Extract from : « The Historical Nights' Entertainment » by Rafael Sabatini
  • They greeted our approach with the most discordant din it had ever been my fortune to hear.
  • Extract from : « Tales of Fishes » by Zane Grey
  • "The world is more conscious of your discordant voices," I said.
  • Extract from : « Under Western Eyes » by Joseph Conrad
  • And he broke out into one of his most discordant cackles to corroborate his boast.
  • Extract from : « Barrington » by Charles James Lever
  • "The Judge says the true word," cried Benjamin, with one of his discordant laughs.
  • Extract from : « The Pioneers » by James Fenimore Cooper
  • The kingfishers were always in a hurry, and their colours were fussy and discordant.
  • Extract from : « "Wee Tim'rous Beasties" » by Douglas English

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