disagreement

noun

dis·​agree·​ment ˌdis-ə-ˈgrē-mənt 

1

: the act of disagreeing

2

a

: the state of being at variance : disparity

b

: quarrel

Synonyms of disagreement

• dispute
• controversy
• debate
• disputation

Examples of disagreement in a Sentence

There's been a lot of disagreement about how best to spend the money.

Several disagreements have yet to be resolved.

Recent Examples on the Web

Following a stellar performance at the Woodstock festival in August 1969 — the performance was recorded but not included in the original documentary film due to a disagreement with the band’s manager — the group released Blood, Sweat & Tears 3 in June 1970. — Greg Evans, Deadline, 25 June 2026

But disagreements over the Strait of Hormuz have persisted. — Eleanor Watson, CBS News, 25 June 2026

In the world your movement is building, disagreement is not met as disagreement. — Joyce Kamanitz, Hartford Courant, 25 June 2026

That particular one has certainly been the subject of conversation here in Washington because of just disagreements between members of both parties or even within parties about the full extent of institutional investor involvement in the housing market. — Dana Taylor, USA Today, 25 June 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1501, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Rhymes for disagreement

• agreement

Kids Definition

disagreement

noun

dis·​agree·​ment ˌdis-ə-ˈgrē-mənt 

1

: the act of disagreeing

2

a

: the state of being different

b

: a difference of opinion : quarrel