One entry found for discordant.

Entry Word: discordant
Function: adjective
Text: 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 boat's 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