discordant
/dɪsˈkɔːdənt/adjective
Clashing rather than fitting together in harmony or agreement.
Example sentences
- “The orchestra's warm-up filled the hall with discordant sounds.”
- “One discordant voice on the committee kept blocking the agreement.”
Used of sounds, colors, and opinions alike: a discordant note, discordant views. The music metaphor stays alive in most uses.