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discordDisagreement or conflict between people or groups, often characterized by lack of harmony or cooperation. A state of tension arising from incompatible or opposing views.

Part of speech: NOUN

Definition: Disagreement or conflict between people or groups, often characterized by lack of harmony or cooperation. A state of tension arising from incompatible or opposing views.

Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈdɪskɔrd/

Korean meaning: 불화, 갈등

Korean pronunciation: 디스-코드 (강세: 디스)

Example Sentences

  • The Discord app ironically caused more discord in our gaming group than it solved.
  • His off-key singing created such discord that even the neighbors complained.
  • The CEO's controversial decision sparked discord throughout the company.

discord

NOUN

//ˈdɪskɔrd//

Disagreement or conflict between people or groups, often characterized by lack of harmony or cooperation. A state of tension arising from incompatible or opposing views.

discord concept
💡 Concept

Disagreement or conflict between people or groups, often characterized by lack of harmony or cooperation. A state of tension arising from incompatible or opposing views.

discord rhyme
🎵 Rhyme

Discord breaks the record of perfect accord!

🎤Pronunciation

🇺🇸 US/ˈdɪskɔrd/

🌳Etymology

Prefixdis--
Rootcord

Origin

From Latin discordia, meaning 'disagreement' or 'strife'. The word literally meant 'hearts apart' - when people's hearts or minds are not in harmony.

🎵Rhyme

recordaccordsword

📝Examples

😄 Fun example

The Discord app ironically caused more discord in our gaming group than it solved.

😄 Fun example

His off-key singing created such discord that even the neighbors complained.

The CEO's controversial decision sparked discord throughout the company.

Rather than promoting unity, his speech only fueled more discord among the citizens.

📚Related Words

Synonyms

conflictdisagreementtensionstrifefriction

Antonyms

harmonyagreement

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