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Definition of discord

discord

/ˈdɪs.kɔːrd/
dis · cord
Adverb:discordantly
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Plural:discords
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Adjective:discordant
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Past Simple:discorded
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Past Participle:discorded
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Present Participle:discording
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discord Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

Disagreement, friction, or lack of harmony between people or groups.

Example

"Years of financial mismanagement eventually sowed deep discord among the board members."

2

A harsh, jarring, or inharmonious combination of sounds or musical notes.

Example

"The composer intentionally used sharp musical discord in the second movement to evoke a sense of unease."

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• verb

1

To disagree, clash, or fail to be in harmony with someone or something.

Example

"His abrupt proposal seemed to discord with the committee's long-standing principles."

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• Nearby Words

discontinue
discontinued
discontinuously
discord
discordant
discordantly
discotheque

Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed from Old French descord, from Latin discordia, derived from discors ('disagreeing'), combining dis- ('apart') and cor ('heart', stem cord-).

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Discord. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/discord
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