discord
noun
Simple meaning
Lack of concord, agreement.
Pronunciation
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IPA pronunciation (US)
ˈdɪskɔɹd
This word is pronounced essentially the same in American and British English, so one transcription covers both.
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Definition
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noun
Lack of concord, agreement, harmony; disaccord.
Strife resulting from a lack of agreement
A harsh mixture of sounds
Any harsh noise, or confused mingling of sounds.
music
An inharmonious combination of simultaneously sounded tones; a dissonance.
A Discord server.
Word at a Glance
- Difficulty
- C2 · Proficient (estimated)
- Frequency
- Uncommon
- Formality
- Technical
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Aura for this meaning
This meaning: Lack of concord, agreement, harmony; disaccord.
Used this way, discord is a reasonably familiar word with a mildly favourable edge. This is a musical use: it is everyday language among musicians and listeners, and specialised outside that.
- Emotional tone
- Slightly positive
- Formality
- Neutral
- Intensity
- Moderate
- How common
- Moderately common
- Connotation
- Positive and appreciative
- Usage feel
- Neutral and straightforward
Where it naturally appears
- Music/performance
- Arts writing
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Compound terms
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A golden apple thrown into a banquet of the gods by Eris (goddess of discord--who had not been invited).
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