Discord
noun
Lack of agreement or harmony between people or things.
There is a considerable amount of discord around the issue of climate change.
Often appears as...
- create discord
- sow discord
noun
Disagreement or conflict that leads to unrest.
The discord among the members led to the disbanding of the team.
Often appears as...
- cause discord
- spread discord
noun
A combination of musical sounds that are not pleasing when played together.
The discord in the orchestra was apparent during their final performance.
Often appears as...
- musical discord
- obvious discord
Usage tips
Technical
noun
A communication platform where users can share audio, video, and text in channels.
Our class uses Discord for online discussion and group work.
Often appears as...
- join discord
- discord channel
noun
Lack of agreement or harmony between people or things.
There is a considerable amount of discord around the issue of climate change.
Often appears as...
- create discord
- sow discord
noun
Disagreement or conflict that leads to unrest.
The discord among the members led to the disbanding of the team.
Often appears as...
- cause discord
- spread discord
noun
A combination of musical sounds that are not pleasing when played together.
The discord in the orchestra was apparent during their final performance.
Often appears as...
- musical discord
- obvious discord
Usage tips
Technical
noun
A communication platform where users can share audio, video, and text in channels.
Our class uses Discord for online discussion and group work.
Often appears as...
- join discord
- discord channel
Definition 1 of 4
Pro Tip 1/3Social Tension
Use 'discord' to describe situations where there's tension and disagreement among people.
The persistent discord between the two colleagues affected team morale.
Pro Tip 2/3Not Just Arguments
'Discord' refers to more than verbal disagreements; it implies a breakdown in relationships.
Their discord went beyond words, leading to a fractured partnership.
Pro Tip 3/3Abstract Use
The term can also apply to abstract concepts, not just interpersonal situations.
There's a discord between the company's values and practices.
Pro Tip 1/3Social Tension
Use 'discord' to describe situations where there's tension and disagreement among people.
The persistent discord between the two colleagues affected team morale.
Pro Tip 2/3Not Just Arguments
'Discord' refers to more than verbal disagreements; it implies a breakdown in relationships.
Their discord went beyond words, leading to a fractured partnership.
Pro Tip 3/3Abstract Use
The term can also apply to abstract concepts, not just interpersonal situations.
There's a discord between the company's values and practices.
Pro Tip 1/3Social Tension
Use 'discord' to describe situations where there's tension and disagreement among people.
The persistent discord between the two colleagues affected team morale.
Pro Tip 2/3Not Just Arguments
'Discord' refers to more than verbal disagreements; it implies a breakdown in relationships.
Their discord went beyond words, leading to a fractured partnership.
Pro Tip 3/3Abstract Use
The term can also apply to abstract concepts, not just interpersonal situations.
There's a discord between the company's values and practices.
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Video examples
Bassam Tariq: The beauty...
and it is about wayward street kids who are struggling to find some semblance of family. We focus on the complexities of youth and family discord, but our friends kept on nudging us to comment on drones and target killings to make the film "more relevant," essentially reducing these people who have entrusted us with their stories
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How to foster productive...
to speak with someone who doesn't. But disagreement and discord can have real and meaningful costs. Disagreement, particularly in the form of hateful speech, can lead to deep and lasting wounds and sometimes result in violence. And in a world in which polarization and innovation are increasing
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Frank Drake’s Cosmic...
discord a messaging platform and as a nod to the order of the dolphin her group called themselves the order of the octopus we ended up picking the octopus because in a way it's one of the most alien forms of life that shows kind of problem-solving abilities
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How you can help...
one that has since been taken down. Would that change your view? It would mine, because now it's a case of a coordinated campaign to sow discord. And for those of you who'd like to think that artificial intelligence will solve all of our problems,
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How to lead a...
So what we've learned is that our state of discord is bad for everyone. It is a deeply unhappy state of being. And people tell us this again and again. They say they appreciate the chance to engage respectfully, with curiosity and with openness,
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Watch the Total Solar...
there's a big tent city basically happening where a lot of people are watching and there's probably a lot of kind of discord outside during the Eclipse because when you're in close proximity to a lot of people and you have these
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Say your truths and seek...
We can do this with our siblings and our mates and our friends and our colleagues. We can do this with the disconnection and the discord all around us. We can do this for the soul of the world. Thank you.
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The Maya myth of the...
On this day, Chak Ek’ rose again from the underworld, wielding a spearthrower and darts. To bring discord to the world, he decided to attack his brother and his brother’s allies.
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Lesley Hazleton: A...
"and others are ambiguous." The perverse at heart will seek out the ambiguities, trying to create discord by pinning down meanings of their own. Only God knows the true meaning.
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How we can protect truth...
issued three million individual tweets and 43 hours' worth of YouTube content. All of which was fake -- misinformation designed to sow discord in the US presidential election.
Video examples
Bassam Tariq: The beauty...
and it is about wayward street kids who are struggling to find some semblance of family. We focus on the complexities of youth and family discord, but our friends kept on nudging us to comment on drones and target killings to make the film "more relevant," essentially reducing these people who have entrusted us with their stories
Video examples
How to foster productive...
to speak with someone who doesn't. But disagreement and discord can have real and meaningful costs. Disagreement, particularly in the form of hateful speech, can lead to deep and lasting wounds and sometimes result in violence. And in a world in which polarization and innovation are increasing
Video examples
Frank Drake’s Cosmic...
discord a messaging platform and as a nod to the order of the dolphin her group called themselves the order of the octopus we ended up picking the octopus because in a way it's one of the most alien forms of life that shows kind of problem-solving abilities
Video examples
How you can help...
one that has since been taken down. Would that change your view? It would mine, because now it's a case of a coordinated campaign to sow discord. And for those of you who'd like to think that artificial intelligence will solve all of our problems,
Video examples
How to lead a...
So what we've learned is that our state of discord is bad for everyone. It is a deeply unhappy state of being. And people tell us this again and again. They say they appreciate the chance to engage respectfully, with curiosity and with openness,
Video examples
Watch the Total Solar...
there's a big tent city basically happening where a lot of people are watching and there's probably a lot of kind of discord outside during the Eclipse because when you're in close proximity to a lot of people and you have these
Video examples
Say your truths and seek...
We can do this with our siblings and our mates and our friends and our colleagues. We can do this with the disconnection and the discord all around us. We can do this for the soul of the world. Thank you.
Video examples
The Maya myth of the...
On this day, Chak Ek’ rose again from the underworld, wielding a spearthrower and darts. To bring discord to the world, he decided to attack his brother and his brother’s allies.
Video examples
Lesley Hazleton: A...
"and others are ambiguous." The perverse at heart will seek out the ambiguities, trying to create discord by pinning down meanings of their own. Only God knows the true meaning.
Video examples
How we can protect truth...
issued three million individual tweets and 43 hours' worth of YouTube content. All of which was fake -- misinformation designed to sow discord in the US presidential election.
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Quote examples
Henry B. Eyring
American Leader
Discord or jealousy inhibits the ability of the Holy Ghost to teach us and inhibits our ability to receive light and truth. And the feelings of disappointment that invariably follow are the seeds of greater discord and faultfinding among those who expected a learning experience that did not come.
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Christina Aguilera
American Musician
I have spoken honestly about being born into a home where there was discord and chaos. I saw my mom have a rough time with my dad being very controlling, which is why I push back whenever I feel like someone is trying to box me in. It makes me run for the hills.
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Jean Giraudoux
French Dramatist
Agreement is never reached in love. The life of a wife and husband who love each other is never at rest. Whether the marriage is true or false, the marriage portion is the same: elemental discord.
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Jair Bolsonaro
Brazilian Politician
We are going to unite this people. We will unite whites and blacks, homosexuals and heterosexuals... We will unite bosses and employees, and we won't plant the seed of discord between them.
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Octavio Paz
Mexican Poet
Walt Whitman is the only great modern poet who does not seem to experience discord when he faces his world. Not even solitude - his monologue is a universal chorus.
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Kate Chopin
American Author
In the procession I should feel the crushing feet, the clashing discords, the ruthless hands and stifling breath. I could not hear the rhythm of the march.
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David Suzuki
Canadian Scientist
Change is never easy, and it often creates discord, but when people come together for the good of humanity and the Earth, we can accomplish great things.
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Plutarch
Greek Philosopher
Medicine to produce health must examine disease; and music, to create harmony must investigate discord.
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Sallust
Roman Historian
By union the smallest states thrive. By discord the greatest are destroyed.
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Alan Watts
English Philosopher
So what is discord at one level of your being is harmony at another level.
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Henry B. Eyring
American Leader
Discord or jealousy inhibits the ability of the Holy Ghost to teach us and inhibits our ability to receive light and truth. And the feelings of disappointment that invariably follow are the seeds of greater discord and faultfinding among those who expected a learning experience that did not come.
Quote examples
Christina Aguilera
American Musician
I have spoken honestly about being born into a home where there was discord and chaos. I saw my mom have a rough time with my dad being very controlling, which is why I push back whenever I feel like someone is trying to box me in. It makes me run for the hills.
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Jean Giraudoux
French Dramatist
Agreement is never reached in love. The life of a wife and husband who love each other is never at rest. Whether the marriage is true or false, the marriage portion is the same: elemental discord.
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Jair Bolsonaro
Brazilian Politician
We are going to unite this people. We will unite whites and blacks, homosexuals and heterosexuals... We will unite bosses and employees, and we won't plant the seed of discord between them.
Quote examples
Octavio Paz
Mexican Poet
Walt Whitman is the only great modern poet who does not seem to experience discord when he faces his world. Not even solitude - his monologue is a universal chorus.
Quote examples
Kate Chopin
American Author
In the procession I should feel the crushing feet, the clashing discords, the ruthless hands and stifling breath. I could not hear the rhythm of the march.
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David Suzuki
Canadian Scientist
Change is never easy, and it often creates discord, but when people come together for the good of humanity and the Earth, we can accomplish great things.
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Plutarch
Greek Philosopher
Medicine to produce health must examine disease; and music, to create harmony must investigate discord.
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Sallust
Roman Historian
By union the smallest states thrive. By discord the greatest are destroyed.
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Alan Watts
English Philosopher
So what is discord at one level of your being is harmony at another level.
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