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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There will be plenty of political disagreements at the dinner table this year. Baltimore Sun Editorial Board, Baltimore Sun, 27 Nov. 2024 The disagreements are more often about the means of solving a problem than the ends of agreeing on what the problem is. Terry Collins, USA TODAY, 25 Nov. 2024 If Trump faced significant challenges in his administration, such as policy disagreements, public controversy or management style clashes, speculation could arise about who might bite the bullet first. Billal Rahman, Newsweek, 25 Nov. 2024 And, as in their time, the chemistry among these elements should lead to explosive disagreement and thrilling debate. Michael Brendan Dougherty, National Review, 22 Nov. 2024 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 8 Dec. 2024.

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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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