Definition of Discordant

harsh or unpleasant in sound

Examples of Discordant in a sentence

The frightened cat gave a discordant shriek and jumped on top of the table.  

Without proper guidance, the band produces discordant music that no one wants to hear.  

Although Janice has been taking singing lessons for over a year, she still sounds discordant every time she performs.  

The discordant sound of the teacher’s high-pitched voice silenced the class.  

In the middle of the song, the tuba player struck a discordant note and ruined the entire piece.  

Because the piano has not been tuned in a while, it makes a discordant noise when it is played.  

As soon as I heard the loud discordant voices, I knew my parents were arguing again.  

If you have never been to a heavy metal concert, you should prepare yourself for the discordant sounds.  

When the baby does not get his way, he is prone to screaming in a discordant manner.  

Janet bought earplugs to block out the discordant noise that came from her neighbor’s house.  

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