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disagreement

noun

dis·​agree·​ment ˌdis-ə-ˈgrē-mənt How to pronounce disagreement (audio)
1
: the act of disagreeing
2
a
: the state of being at variance : disparity
b

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.
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Never involve non-professional third parties (parents, friends, siblings, coworkers) in disagreements. Sahil Bloom, CNBC, 22 Nov. 2025 The company stated Connaway’s departure is not related to any disagreement. Sheryl Estrada, Fortune, 21 Nov. 2025 The reaction of voters in competitive districts will serve as a litmus test for whether the movement’s internal disagreements will hinder Republican prospects, or if leaders like Vance can redirect energies toward common priorities. Jordan King, MSNBC Newsweek, 21 Nov. 2025 In a rare show of disagreement, Wisconsin Department of Health Services expressed deep concern with language coming out of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on its new stance on vaccinations and autism, a move that revives a long-disproven connection as potentially linked. Natalie Eilbert, jsonline.com, 21 Nov. 2025 See All Example Sentences for disagreement

Word History

First Known Use

1501, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

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The first known use of disagreement was in 1501

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“Disagreement.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/disagreement. Accessed 28 Nov. 2025.

Kids Definition

disagreement

noun
dis·​agree·​ment ˌdis-ə-ˈgrē-mənt How to pronounce disagreement (audio)
1
: the act of disagreeing
2
a
: the state of being different
b
: a difference of opinion : quarrel

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