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discordantly

/dɪˈskɔːrdəntli/ · dis·cord·an·tly
adverb
  1. In a discordant manner; in a way that is out of harmony or at variance. The music was played discordantly, with clashing notes that grated on the listener's nerves.
adverb
  1. In a way that is disagreeable or unpleasant. The weather was discordantly cold and rainy on what was supposed to be a sunny day.
Did you know? The word 'discordantly' is often used in music theory to describe a dissonant or clashing sound, highlighting the importance of harmony in music composition.
Written by Lexi Wordsworth, Dictionary Editor 0 lookups Added Aug 13, 2026