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

Establish a competitive priority within suitable existing discretionary grant programs for university centers that teach constitutional government, cultivate civil disagreement, and maintain governance protections for intellectual independence. — Ilya Shapiro, Washington Post, 8 Nov. 2026

March 21 – April 19 The disagreement might be about who gets a say, not who pays. — Tarot.com, New York Daily News, 8 Nov. 2026

Aries March 21 – April 19 The disagreement might be about who gets a say, not who pays. — Tarot.com, Chicago Tribune, 8 Nov. 2026

The points of friction and disagreement are often what’s most revealing and valuable for leaders making tough decisions. — Keren Yarhi-Milo, Time, 8 Nov. 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