Meaning of the word discordant in English

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discordant

US /dɪˈskɔːr.dənt/
UK /dɪˈskɔːr.dənt/
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Adjective

1.

disagreeing or incongruous

Example:
The committee's views were discordant with the public's opinion.
His actions were discordant with his stated beliefs.
2.

(of sounds) harsh and unpleasant due to a lack of harmony

Example:
The orchestra produced a series of discordant notes.
The sound of the alarm was loud and discordant.
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