IPA: /ˌdɪs.kənˈtɪn.əns/
KK: /dɪsˈkɒntɪnʊəns/
Definition: The act of stopping something from continuing or the state of being stopped; often used in legal contexts to refer to ending a legal action.
Example: The court granted the discontinuance of the case due to lack of evidence.
IPA: /ˌdɪs.kənˈtɪn.ju.əs.li/
KK: /dɪsˈkɒntɪnuəsli/
Definition: In a way that is not continuous; occurring at separate intervals or points rather than in a steady flow.
Example: The train runs discontinuously, with long breaks between arrivals.
IPA: /dɪsˈkɔrd/
KK: /dɪsˈkɔrd/
Definition: To not agree or to be in conflict with someone or something.
Example: The two friends began to discord over their differing opinions.
Definition: A situation where there is disagreement or conflict between people or groups.
Example: The discord among the team members made it difficult to complete the project.
IPA: /dɪsˈkɔːrdəns/
KK: /dɪsˈkɔrdəns/
Definition: The state of being in disagreement or conflict; a lack of harmony or agreement between people or things.
Example: There was a noticeable discordance in their opinions about the project.
IPA: /dɪsˈkɔːrdənsi/
KK: /dɪsˈkɔrdənsi/
Definition: A lack of harmony or agreement between things, often resulting in conflict or disagreement.
Example: The discordancy in their opinions led to a heated debate.
IPA: /dɪsˈkɔːrdənt/
KK: /dɪsˈkɔrdənt/
Definition: Not in harmony; producing a harsh or unpleasant sound, or being in disagreement or conflict.
Example: The discordant notes from the piano made it hard to enjoy the music.
IPA: /dɪsˈkɔːrdəntli/
KK: /dɪsˈkɔrdəntli/
Definition: In a way that is not in harmony or agreement; producing a harsh or unpleasant sound or effect.
Example: The musicians played discordantly, creating a jarring atmosphere in the concert hall.
IPA: /dɪsˈkaʊntɪnəns/
KK: /dɪsˈkaʊntɪnəns/
Definition: A feeling of disapproval or disfavor towards something or someone.
Example: Her discountenance of the proposal was clear during the meeting.
Definition: To show disapproval or to discourage someone from doing something.
Example: The teacher discountenanced the idea of cheating on the exam.
IPA: /dɪsˈkʌntənst/
KK: /dɪsˈkʌntənsd/
Definition: Not approved or supported; disapproved.
Example: The proposal was discountenanced by the committee due to its lack of feasibility.
Definition: To show disapproval or to discourage something.
IPA: /dɪsˈkɜːrɪdʒəbl/
KK: /dɪsˈkɜrɪdʒəbl/
Definition: Able to be made less confident or hopeful; someone who can easily lose motivation or enthusiasm.
Example: She is discourageable when faced with too many challenges at once.
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