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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Despite disagreement with Weaver's politics, however, legislators at that time appeared to agree that the policy and conduct of federal agents merited scrutiny. Odette Yousef, NPR, 24 Jan. 2026 Ukraine has also been frustrated by political disagreements within Europe over how to deal with Russia, as well as the bloc's at times slow-moving responses. Arkansas Online, 23 Jan. 2026 These are not disagreements over facts, because both the cost of their demands and the normal raises in their salary schedule are black-and-white numbers. Todd Maddison, San Diego Union-Tribune, 23 Jan. 2026 None allow for import taxes in response to international disagreements over foreign policy or because a president dislikes another country’s domestic policies. Howard Gleckman, Forbes.com, 23 Jan. 2026 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 28 Jan. 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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