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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Ladapo’s potent derision of vaccine mandates sparked a near-instant deluge of reaction and vigorous disagreement, including from infectious disease experts. Nicquel Terry Ellis, CNN Money, 14 Sep. 2025 The September 12 report shared that RBW had actually fired Lee in August, citing declining profitability, management difficulties, and disagreements over new artist direction. Jeff Benjamin, Forbes.com, 13 Sep. 2025 In the months that followed, disagreements between Diggs and the Cowboys’ training staff started to bubble concerns to the surface about his approach to off-the-field work in the eyes of the team. Nick Harris, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 12 Sep. 2025 Involving 1,000 adults, the study highlighted that even seemingly small disagreements can escalate into significant conflicts when not handled thoughtfully. Soo Kim, MSNBC Newsweek, 12 Sep. 2025 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 17 Sep. 2025.

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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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