noun

discordance

discordance, disagreement, dissonance

There was a discordance in their opinions.

There was a discordance in their opinions.

The music ended with a jarring discordance.

The music ended with a jarring discordance.

discordance ((in sth.)) disagreement in (sth.) There was a discordance in their opinions.

discordance ((between A and B)) disagreement between (A and B) The discordance between the two reports was clear.

Synonyms: disagreement, conflict, dissonance; Antonyms: harmony, agreement, concord

From Latin 'dis-' (apart) + 'cor' (heart), literally meaning 'hearts apart'.

Think of 'dis-' (not) + 'cord' (like a musical chord). It signifies a lack of harmony, like clashing musical notes.

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