1. instances of disagreement or lack of harmony between things that should correspond
Usage: plural form of discordance
2. harsh or unpleasant combinations of musical sounds
Usage: music; plural form of discordance

Examples

• The audit revealed several discordances between the financial records and actual inventory.
• Scientists noted discordances in the data from different research teams.
• The composer intentionally included discordances to create tension in the piece.
• There were obvious discordances between his public statements and private actions.
• The report highlighted discordances in witness testimonies.
• Musical discordances can be used effectively to convey emotional conflict.
• The study found discordances between patient symptoms and test results.