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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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Earlier this year, audiences got a firsthand look at how intense their disagreements could become via a behind-the-scenes featurette. Shania Russell, Entertainment Weekly, 7 Dec. 2025 Now an independent nonprofit, Disagree Better includes a free parenting toolkit to help families learn how to manage disagreements. John T. Shaw, Twin Cities, 7 Dec. 2025 The disagreement highlights ongoing debates over transparency and accountability in cases involving high-profile criminal investigations. Associate News Editor, MSNBC Newsweek, 6 Dec. 2025 Despite serious differences and political disagreements, the people of Iran have preserved long-standing traditions of coexistence, mutual respect, and communal life. Narges Mohammadi, Time, 5 Dec. 2025 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 8 Dec. 2025.

Kids Definition

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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