What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
disalignment
Example
The disalignment between the company's goals and the employee's objectives led to conflicts. [disalignment: noun]
Example
The disalignment of the gears caused the machine to malfunction. [disalignment: noun]
discordance
Example
The discordance between the two parties led to a breakdown in negotiations. [discordance: noun]
Example
The discordance in opinions among the team members caused delays in the project. [discordance: noun]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Discordance is more commonly used than disalignment in everyday language and can be used in both formal and informal contexts.
What’s the difference in the tone of formality between disalignment and discordance?
Disalignment is more formal than discordance, which is more versatile and can be used in various formality levels.
