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Vocabulary Builder — Essay & Answer Writing

Discordant

adjective / dis-KOR-dunt / Medium
Meaning

Disagreeing, conflicting, or harsh-sounding; lacking harmony among parts.

Origin / Etymology

From Latin 'discordantem' — 'dis-' (apart) + 'cor' (heart). Literally 'hearts apart' — at odds with one another.

Synonyms
Dissonant Conflicting Inharmonious
Antonyms
Harmonious Concordant Accordant
Example Sentence
"Discordant signals from the Quad members on China — Rubio's confrontational tone vs Tokyo's calibrated language — underscore why bilateral diplomacy still anchors India's Indo-Pacific strategy."
🎯 UPSC Usage

GS2 IR / Polity: Use for diverging positions among allies, coalition partners, or institutions. Pair with 'cohesion' or 'unity' debates.

Relevant Subjects
International Relations
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