disunity

noun

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

Examples of disunity in a Sentence

troubling signs of disunity within the normally peaceful organization
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So, what might those moments suggest for today’s era of disunity and discord? Cardinal Blase Cupich, Mercury News, 27 Nov. 2025 Many of these refugees from Sudan and others fleeing conflicts and harsh conditions elsewhere in Africa find their way to Libya, taking advantage of the country's disunity and unpatrolled borders to embark on a treacherous trip across the Mediterranean to Europe. Tom O'Connor, MSNBC Newsweek, 18 Nov. 2025 Republicans say the Democratic disunity underscores the clear margin by which the GOP won the shutdown. Niall Stanage, The Hill, 12 Nov. 2025 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 See All Example Sentences for disunity

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First Known Use

1632, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of disunity was in 1632

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“Disunity.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/disunity. Accessed 15 Jan. 2026.

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disunity

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

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