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

The judges eventually discuss the clothes — but there, too, things get dramatic, with a lot of disagreement between Law and the other judges. — Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 7 Aug. 2026

Although proposals for a memorial had emerged shortly after Lincoln’s assassination in 1865, decades of political disagreement over its design, location and purpose had delayed construction. — Jennifer Tucker, The Conversation, 7 Aug. 2026

The Arizona Republican said his respect for Ossoff’s character outweighed their policy disagreements. — Adam Beam, AJC.com, 7 Aug. 2026

In the years before David’s death, Herb claims that David had repeatedly attempted to buy him out of SFG, but those talks broke down over disagreements on the valuation of his stake. — Kirk Ogunrinde, Forbes.com, 7 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