discord
word
Definition
A lack of agreement or harmony between people, often leading to conflict or tension.
Usage & Nuances
Formal word, often used in discussions about group conflict or societies. Common phrases include 'sow discord' (cause conflict). Not used for minor disagreements—implies deeper or ongoing conflict. Distinct from 'disagreement' (which can be minor or brief).
Spanish: discordia - desacuerdoPortuguese (BR): discórdia - desarmoniaPortuguese (PT): discórdia - desarmoniaChinese (Simplified): 不和 - 纷争Chinese (Traditional): 不和 - 紛爭Hindi: कलह - असहमतिArabic: خلاف - شقاقBengali: বিগ্রহ - মতবিরোধ - কলহRussian: разлад - раздор - несогласиеJapanese: 不和 - 不一致Vietnamese: bất hòa - xích míchKorean: 불화 - 갈등Turkish: uyuşmazlık - anlaşmazlık - ihtilafUrdu: نااتفاقی - اختلاف - جھگڑاIndonesian: perselisihan - perpecahan
Example Sentences
Family discord made the holidays stressful.
basic
Political discord led to protests in the city.
basic
There was discord in the team after the project failed.
basic
Rumors often sow discord between friends who trust each other.
natural
Despite years of discord, the two countries agreed to negotiate.
natural
His harsh words only added to the discord in the group.
natural