disagreement

[ dis-uh-gree-muhnt ]

noun

1. the act, state, or fact of disagreeing.
2. lack of agreement; diversity; unlikeness:

   a disagreement of colors.

3. difference of opinion; dissent.
4. quarrel; dissension; argument.

disagreement

/ ˌdɪsəˈɡriːmənt /

noun

1. refusal or failure to agree
2. a failure to correspond
3. an argument or dispute

Other Words From

• nondis·a·greement noun
• predis·a·greement noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of disagreement¹

First recorded in 1485–95; from Anglo-French, Middle French desagrement; equivalent to disagree + -ment

Example Sentences

Layered on top of that is the fact that political disagreements have morphed into moral conflicts that are perceived as pitting good against evil.

From Los Angeles Times

But there's some disagreement over whether it counts as a true "Game of the Year".

From BBC

It turned especially tense during the Biden administration because of tariffs and geopolitical disagreements ranging from Russia’s invasion of Ukraine to the future of Taiwan.

From BBC

But Sir Keir Starmer is determined to improve relations - still challenging Beijing over disagreements but also looking for cooperation where possible.

From BBC

UK Defence Secretary John Healey has worked hard to avoid to show any public disagreement with Washington.

From BBC

Related Words

• animosity
• antagonism
• argument
• bickering
• clash
• conflict
• controversy
• debate
• difference
• discord
• dissent
• disunity
• division
• feud
• fight
• friction
• hostility
• misunderstanding
• opposition
• spat