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

Their disagreements concerned the question of how and where to show the sprawling collection of drawings and paintings. —Alice Gregory, New Yorker, 16 Nov. 2025

With the Legislature so far unable to work out disagreements over a new budget, the state government continues to operate normally. —Center Square, The Washington Examiner, 16 Nov. 2025

There were serious disagreements between the two, however. —Richard Hall, Time, 16 Nov. 2025

As a result, fresh reports on jobs and inflation in the coming weeks and months will carry huge weight at the Fed because new numbers could help resolve disagreements between those who support another interest rate reduction and those who are opposed. —Jason Ma, Fortune, 15 Nov. 2025

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