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

While acknowledging policy disagreements with colleagues on how best to address street homelessness, Raman argued the city should focus on directing resources toward strategies that have been proven to move people indoors. —Teresa Liu, Daily News, 11 June 2026

Striking a balance to release children to vetted sponsors and shielding them from danger has proved a contentious partisan disagreement. —ABC News, 11 June 2026

Publication of the plan has been delayed amid reports of disagreement between the defense ministry and the Treasury. —Jill Lawless, Los Angeles Times, 11 June 2026

Amid the disagreements, the White House was derailed by months of paralysis over how to handle the case. —Lauren Green, The Washington Examiner, 11 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