DISAGREEMENT Synonyms: 142 Similar and Opposite Words

disagreement

noun

ˌdis-ə-ˈgrē-mənt

Definition of disagreement

as in dispute

variance of opinion on a matter there was some disagreement about what color the missing sweater actually was

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as in quarrel

an often noisy or angry expression of differing opinions a loud disagreement started as soon as we tried to order pizza for everyone

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as in difference

the quality or state of being different there is some disagreement between the accounts on the sequence of events

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Recent Examples of disagreement Still, the concern extends beyond political disagreement for the anonymous worker who left the troubled Livingston production behind. — Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 8 Oct. 2026 Some candidates now oppose that participation, while others defend decisions by sports organizations — approaches that have exposed disagreements over policy and campaign strategy. — Jackson Thompson Outkick, FOXNews.com, 8 Oct. 2026 At the heart of the disagreement between the Pyles and the city, though, is a dispute over what constitutes a half story. — Matthew Adams, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 8 Oct. 2026 Nixon’s critiques of Donalds extend past policy disagreements. — Miami Herald, 6 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for disagreement

Recent Examples of Synonyms for disagreement

Noun

Several other important artifacts of Mexica origin that have been part of repatriation disputes are also currently housed at the Weltmuseum.

— News Desk, Artforum, 12 Oct. 2026
The dispute emerged as a rare point of overt contention in last week’s bankruptcy hearing, which was dominated by the news that golfer Jon Rahm would be parting ways with the LIV Golf.

— Daniel Libit, Sportico.com, 12 Oct. 2026

Definition of dispute

Noun

The only difference between us sitting here and someone on death row is our circumstances.

— Chris Willman, Variety, 11 Oct. 2026
Having produced one such number per participant, the standard approach then pools all of them into a group average, on the assumption that individual differences are noise that will be canceled out.

— Jacek Krywko, ArsTechnica, 10 Oct. 2026

Definition of difference

Noun

The subject was not about his arrest, nor the resulting controversy consuming the Wolverine’s football program.

— Daniel Libit, Sportico.com, 8 Oct. 2026
The homecoming reignited controversy over conditions endured during the unusually long deployment and reports of multiple sailors attempting suicide.

— Clara Harter, Los Angeles Times, 8 Oct. 2026

Definition of controversy

Noun

The airline confirmed the flight from LAX landed at JFK ahead of schedule with no additional impacts, at which time law enforcement responded to reports of the altercation.

— Larisha Paul, Rolling Stone, 12 Oct. 2026
In 2023, Greenlaw was ejected following a sideline altercation with Philadelphia Eagles head of security Dom DiSandro during another incident along the opponent's sideline.

— Armando Salguero OutKick, FOXNews.com, 12 Oct. 2026

Definition of altercation

Noun

How can the sense of an absolute union of all matter be reconciled with the endless multiplicity and distinctness of it?

— Christian Wiman, Harpers Magazine, 30 Dec. 2025
However, a few hours with Air Riders reveals the nuance and depth of its gameplay, the distinctness of this flavor of racing game and its sensory, chaotic, and strategic appeal.

— Ryan Gaur, Rolling Stone, 19 Nov. 2025

Definition of distinctness

Noun

With recent polls showing Raman in the lead, the councilmember will likely try to avoid making any kind of flub during the in-studio debate hosted by NBC4 and Telemundo52 in Universal City.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 10 Oct. 2026
In July, Indiana Fever guard Sophie Cunningham brought the debate to the WNBA, telling ESPN trans women shouldn’t be allowed to play in the league.

— CT Jones, Rolling Stone, 10 Oct. 2026

Definition of debate

Noun

An argument made a fortiori gives an even more convincing reason than one that has already been accepted.

— Sean McGowan, New York Times, 9 Oct. 2026
But Hill admitted to shoving his wife Keeta Vaccaro, 30, against the wall during an argument inside their Sunny Isles condo.

— Grethel Aguila, Miami Herald, 9 Oct. 2026