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discordantly

/dɪsˈkɔːr.dənt.li/
dis · cor · dant · ly
Adjective:discordant
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• adverb

1

In a harsh, jarring, or unharmonious manner, especially with regard to sound or music.

Example

"The untuned strings of the old piano rang out discordantly across the empty hall."

2

In a way that involves disagreement, conflict, or a lack of compatibility between people, ideas, or elements.

Example

"The modern glass annex stood discordantly beside the historic stone cathedral."

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• Rhymes for discordantly

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Word Origin & Etymology

Formed from the adjective 'discordant' plus the adverbial suffix '-ly', ultimately tracing back through Old French to the Latin verb 'discordare' (to be at variance), from 'dis-' (apart) and 'cor' (heart).

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