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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In one of many disagreements, the FOP criticized Jennings for not allowing patrol officers to wear outer carrier vests. Ryan Oehrli, Charlotte Observer, 31 Oct. 2025 Here’s why their disagreements keep happening and Sethi’s advice for how to manage money together better. Kamaron McNair, CNBC, 31 Oct. 2025 Powell’s description of strong disagreements among voting members about how to proceed in December further drove the point home. Rachel Barber, USA Today, 30 Oct. 2025 How to Model Healthy Disagreement While avoidance of conflict may seem to make the family dynamic feel less tense in the short term, this strategy doesn’t model how to have healthy disagreements. Sara Rowe Mount, Parents, 30 Oct. 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 6 Nov. 2025.

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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 different
b
: a difference of opinion : quarrel

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