disagreement

noun

dis·​agree·​ment ˌdis-ə-ˈgrē-mənt How to pronounce disagreement (audio)
Synonyms of disagreementnext
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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Even if the threshold for disagreement was quite low, disagreements were amplified to the point that each random interaction was increasingly likely to exceed the threshold. ArsTechnica, 7 May 2026 Lightning rounds reveal points of consensus and disagreement At several points, the candidates answered rapid fire yes or no questions on a handful of topics. Ben Paviour, Sacbee.com, 7 May 2026 That brand disappeared amid finger pointing and legal disagreements. Michael Deeds may 7, Idaho Statesman, 7 May 2026 According to insiders, their friendship came to an unexpected end following a disagreement over how British Vogue planned to feature Meghan and her charitable work. Allison Degrushe, StyleCaster, 6 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for disagreement

Word History

First Known Use

1501, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Time Traveler
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 9 May. 2026.

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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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