at variance



at variance

Differing, discrepant; also, in a state of conflict. For example, John's and Mary's answers are at variance means that their answers do not agree, or John was at variance with his in-laws means that he strongly disagreed or quarreled with them. [Early 1500s]
See also: variance

Common Names:

NameGenderPronouncedUsage
Cili-Hungarian
Charlize-Southern African, Afrikaans
Gale (1)GAYLEnglish
Aristocles-Ancient Greek (Latinized)
Davinia-English (Rare)
Prabhat-Indian, Hindi