discordance

noun
UK: /dɪˈskɔː.dəns/
US: /dɪˈskɔːr.dəns/

  1. A lack of agreement or harmony; a situation where things do not match or fit well together.

    1. There is discordance in their opinions on the matter.
    2. The data showed a discordance between the predicted and actual results, demanding further investigation.

  2. A combination of sounds that is unpleasant or harsh because the notes played together do not sound good together.

    1. The music's discordance made me uncomfortable.
    2. The composer deliberately introduced discordance to create a sense of unease in the scene.

  3. In medicine, a difference or inconsistency, especially in test results or diagnoses.

    1. There was discordance between the two doctors' diagnoses.
    2. The observed discordance in lab values prompted further testing to determine the underlying cause.

Synonyms

disagreement disharmony inconsistency conflict friction dissonance

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "discordance" in English means: A lack of agreement or harmony; a situation where things do not match or fit well together., A combination of sounds that is unpleasant or harsh because the notes played together do not sound good together., In medicine, a difference or inconsistency, especially in test results or diagnoses..

The phonetic transcription of "discordance" is /dɪˈskɔː.dəns/ in British English and /dɪˈskɔːr.dəns/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "discordance": disagreement, disharmony, inconsistency, conflict, friction, dissonance.

Example usage of "discordance": "There is discordance in their opinions on the matter.". More examples on the page.