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discordant

/dɪsˈkɔːrdənt/
dis · cord · ant dɪs · ˈkɔːrd · ənt
English Definition
adj. disagreeing or incongruous
中文释义
不和谐的，不一致的
Significado en Español
discordante, disonante
한국어 뜻
불협화음의, 조화되지 않는
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
không hài hòa, trái ngược
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Example Sentence

The discordant sounds of the city were overwhelming for the newcomer.

对于新来的人来说，城市不和谐的声音让人难以承受。

Synonyms
incompatible conflicting clashing dissonant
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Memory Aid / 记忆技巧
''dis'' (not) + ''cord'' (heart) + ''-ant'' (adjective suffix) = discordant
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)

Which of the following words is a synonym for “discordant”?

  1. A harmonious
  2. B compatible
  3. C conflicting
  4. D agreeable
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C — conflicting. “discordant” means adj. disagreeing or incongruous

Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)

The singers' ______ voices clashed instead of blending into harmony.

  1. A harmonious
  2. B discordant
  3. C tuneful
  4. D pleasant
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B — discordant. “discordant” means adj. disagreeing or incongruous

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Common questions about “discordant”

What does “discordant” mean?

discordant — adj. disagreeing or incongruous. In Chinese: 不和谐的，不一致的.

How do you pronounce “discordant”?

discordant is pronounced /dɪsˈkɔːrdənt/. It breaks into 3 syllables: dis · cord · ant.

How do you use “discordant” in a sentence?

The discordant sounds of the city were overwhelming for the newcomer. (对于新来的人来说，城市不和谐的声音让人难以承受。)

What are synonyms for “discordant”?

incompatible, conflicting, clashing, dissonant — all close in meaning to discordant (adj. disagreeing or incongruous).

Is “discordant” an ISEE Upper-level word?

Yes. discordant appears on the iSEE Vocab Upper list, which covers 804 words for the ISEE and SSAT.

How can I remember “discordant”?

''dis'' (not) + ''cord'' (heart) + ''-ant'' (adjective suffix) = discordant

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