Antonyms for discordant

Grammar : Adj

Spell : dis-kawr-dnt

Phonetic Transcription : dɪsˈkɔr dnt

Definition of discordant

Origin : late 14c., discordaunt, from Old French descordant, present participle of descorder (see discord (n.)). Related: Discordantly.

adj not in harmony; conflicting

Example sentences :

For once, the music of her voice was lost in a discordant cry of detestation.
Extract from : « Within the Law » by Marvin Dana

Even the discordant shriek of the steam-whistle has been superseded in Freeland.
Extract from : « Freeland » by Theodor Hertzka

It was followed by a series of discordant brays from the donkey.
Extract from : « Frank Roscoe's Secret » by Allen Chapman

Will not a young man's heart leap amid these discordant sounds?
Extract from : « The Republic » by Plato

Some one was singing the "Carmagnole" in drunken, discordant tones.
Extract from : « The Historical Nights' Entertainment » by Rafael Sabatini

They greeted our approach with the most discordant din it had ever been my fortune to hear.
Extract from : « Tales of Fishes » by Zane Grey

"The world is more conscious of your discordant voices," I said.
Extract from : « Under Western Eyes » by Joseph Conrad

And he broke out into one of his most discordant cackles to corroborate his boast.
Extract from : « Barrington » by Charles James Lever

"The Judge says the true word," cried Benjamin, with one of his discordant laughs.
Extract from : « The Pioneers » by James Fenimore Cooper

The kingfishers were always in a hurry, and their colours were fussy and discordant.
Extract from : « "Wee Tim'rous Beasties" » by Douglas English

Synonyms for discordant

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