Synonyms of discrepant

discrepant

adjective

di-ˈskre-pənt 

as in conflicting

not being in agreement or harmony

widely discrepant conclusions on the impact the real estate development would have on the local environment

Synonyms & Similar Words

• conflicting
• inconsistent
• incompatible
• contradictory
• incongruous
• inharmonious
• repugnant
• mutually exclusive
• contrary
• discordant
• inconsonant
• clashing
• irreconcilable
• disagreeing
• at variance
• at odds
• opposite
• antagonistic
• opposing
• antithetical
• diametric
• antipodal
• antipodean

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• consistent
• concordant
• congruent
• compatible
• consonant
• agreeing
• harmonious
• similar
• correspondent (with or to)
• conformable (to)
• congruous
• accordant
• like
• nonconflicting
• akin

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of discrepant

The same 2025 scoping review noted that being discrepant from one’s cultural beauty ideal, whatever that ideal is, remains a significant risk factor for disordered eating. — Maia Niguel Hoskin, Forbes.com, 1 July 2026

There's discrepant information on crossbars, but none of the photos or setup instructions show them. — New Atlas, 13 Dec. 2025

There, an impromptu Patriot militia, farmers, teens, craftsmen, and adventurers, discrepant in character, whipped General Burgoyne’s army and threw the Brits into a tizzy. — Brian T. Allen, National Review, 4 July 2024

Brands, too, could incorporate new rules into their standards in discrepant and conflicting ways, amassing more work for suppliers. — Jasmin Malik Chua, Sourcing Journal, 3 Sep. 2019