Entry Word: discordant

Function: adjective

Meaning: 1 marked by or producing a harsh combination of sounds <the discordant tones coming from the poorly tuned instrument> — see dissonant
2 making loud, confused, and usually unharmonious sounds <the discordant cries of sea gulls fighting over the fishing boatʼs castoffs> — see noisy 1
3 feeling or displaying eagerness to fight <a troubled, discordant family that would benefit from professional counseling> — see belligerent
4 not being in agreement or harmony <his views on the proper role of women are certainly discordant with most contemporary opinions on the subject> — see inconsistent