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

Courts of law decide the areas of disagreement.

From Salon

There is little disagreement that more resources are needed.

From BBC

Netanyahu first fired Gallant in March 2023 following their disagreement over controversial plans to overhaul the justice system.

From BBC

"We saw Alex Goode, European player of the year, come in and have a slight disagreement between him, the physios and Eddie, a slight miscommunication and he was never seen again," added Care.

From BBC

Care also claimed that Saracens playmaker Alex Goode, who won only four caps under Jones, was exiled from the England set-up after a disagreement with the coach.

From BBC

Related Words

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