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

There’s disagreement over how Democrats’ split between progressives and mainstream liberals may — or may not — surface in the calendar. — ABC News, 15 Aug. 2026

Friday’s hearing likely will address a disagreement between prosecutors and the defense over the retrial location – not necessarily over whether to move it, but over the defense’s new request to have it in Charleston specifically. — Devon M. Sayers, CNN Money, 14 Aug. 2026

At other times these techniques were employed amid disagreements between African American individuals, arising from issues such as economic competition or romantic jealousy. — Encyclopedia Britannica, 14 Aug. 2026

Powley, for her part, recently spoke of her disagreement with Rowling’s views on trans rights. — Leo Barraclough, Variety, 14 Aug. 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