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

Any records of internal discussions, disagreements among board members, or conflicting visions of the company’s future during his tenure, as well as any surviving personal papers, are likely to reside in the UPS archives, locked away from outsiders. — Marc Levinson, Fortune, 25 Oct. 2026

South Korean officials have said North Korea's recent border activities have highlighted the Koreas' disagreement over exactly where the military demarcation line lies. — Arkansas Online, 24 Oct. 2026

But deep disagreements over territory and security guarantees that re-emerged this week underscore obstacles to ending the war. — ABC News, 24 Oct. 2026

Both blame each other for the fiery fights, with Lago saying that disagreements between commissioners used to be more civil before Castro and Commissioner Ariel Fernandez were elected in 2023. — Michelle Marchante, Miami Herald, 23 Oct. 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