disunity

noun

dis·​uni·​ty (ˌ)dis-ˈyü-nə-tē How to pronounce disunity (audio)
dish-
: lack of unity
especially : dissension

Examples of disunity in a Sentence

troubling signs of disunity within the normally peaceful organization
Recent Examples on the Web
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to show current usage. Read More Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
This deficiency directly contributes to disunity, hinders progress, and impedes our ability to deliver the quality instruction necessary to produce career and college-ready students. Rebecca Noel, Charlotte Observer, 8 Oct. 2025 The disunity within Ukraine comes at a time when Russian forces are escalating large-scale missile and drone strikes in Kyiv and across the country. Chris Massaro, FOXNews.com, 23 July 2025 This disunity has prevented the EU from using its immense leverage to good effect. Josep Borrell Fontelles, Foreign Affairs, 27 June 2025 No joint statement Host Canada certainly looks to be avoiding any obvious signs of disunity, having abandoned the usual communique that’s issued at the end of G7 summits on how the group plans to work together to tackle joint challenges. Holly Ellyatt, CNBC, 16 June 2025 See All Example Sentences for disunity

Word History

First Known Use

1632, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of disunity was in 1632

Browse Nearby Words

Cite this Entry

“Disunity.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/disunity. Accessed 18 Oct. 2025.

Kids Definition

disunity

noun
dis·​uni·​ty dish-ˈü-nət-ē How to pronounce disunity (audio)
(ˈ)dis-ˈyü-
: lack of unity
especially : dissension

More from Merriam-Webster on disunity

Last Updated: - Updated example sentences
Love words? Need even more definitions?

Subscribe to America's largest dictionary and get thousands more definitions and advanced search—ad free!