1. harsh and unpleasant in sound; not in harmony
Usage: music
2. disagreeing or conflicting; not in agreement

Examples

• The discordant notes from the broken piano hurt our ears.
• The orchestra’s discordant performance disappointed the audience.
• Their discordant opinions made it impossible to reach an agreement.
• The bright orange walls were discordant with the elegant furniture.
• The meeting ended with discordant voices arguing over the budget.
• His discordant behavior at the formal dinner embarrassed his family.
• The discordant sounds of construction work disrupted the peaceful neighborhood.