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 dynamic left senators convinced that the deal was the only way to move past their disagreements and reopen the Homeland Security Department. —Stephen Groves, Los Angeles Times, 28 Mar. 2026

The goal is not to manufacture disagreement. —Jane Sadowsky, Fortune, 28 Mar. 2026

Trump’s decision comes 41 days into a Department of Homeland Security shutdown and after several Democratic attempts to pay TSA workers amidst a larger disagreement over immigration enforcement policy changes demanded by Democrats. —Burgess Everett, semafor.com, 27 Mar. 2026

There were disagreements over his war with Iran, pride over his immigration crackdown and lots of encouragement to avoid infighting as the Republican Party faces a difficult midterm election. —ABC News, 27 Mar. 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