Discord
(noun)
- Lack of agreement or harmony between people or groups.
- A harsh or dissonant mixture of sounds.
Origin:
Middle english: from old french desacord, from des- (expressing negation) + acord "agreement" (from latin concordia).
Examples:
- The discord between the two countries was caused by political differences.
- The discord between the siblings was resolved after a heart-to-heart talk.
- The discord between the band members caused them to disband.
- The discord between the employees and the management caused a strike.
- The discord between the notes in the music created a sense of tension.