discordant

adjective

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1
as in shrill
marked by or producing a harsh combination of sounds discordant tones coming from the poorly tuned instrument

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2
as in noisy
making loud, confused, and usually unharmonious sounds the discordant cries of gulls fighting over the fishing boat's castoffs

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as in aggressive
feeling or displaying eagerness to fight a troubled, discordant family that would benefit from professional counseling

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as in conflicting
not being in agreement or harmony his views on the proper role of diet in maintaining good health are certainly discordant with most contemporary opinions on the subject

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“Discordant.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/discordant. Accessed 27 Jan. 2023.

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