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 Let’s take a closer look at five that had interesting disagreement (or surprising alignment) then run through the full board. — J.j. Bailey, New York Times, 9 Sep. 2026 Superintendent Alex Marrero commended board members for talking with each other Wednesday in an attempt to resolve their disagreements, while acknowledging the need for more conversation. — Jessica Seaman, Denver Post, 9 Sep. 2026 Silence can mean disagreement, uncertainty, confusion or fear of asking. — Gwen Mdinaradze, Forbes.com, 9 Sep. 2026 The movie follows the team through perilous terrain, grueling physical challenges and interpersonal disagreements and friendships over the course of the nearly two-and-a-half month trek. — Angie Han, HollywoodReporter, 8 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for disagreement

Recent Examples of Synonyms for disagreement

Noun

Two rail gauges will meet The CKU project has adopted a dual-gauge design to resolve the long-standing technical dispute.

— Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 7 Sep. 2026
Countries are typically expected to attempt to resolve disputes before bringing them to the court.

— ABC News, ABC News, 7 Sep. 2026

Definition of dispute

Noun

Nacua checked himself into a private facility in April after a series of off-the-field controversies.

— Jayna Bardahl, New York Times, 11 Sep. 2026
The brothers, who are YouTube stars with various experience in boxing and wrestling, as well as courting controversy, have landed a fight competition series at Hulu and ESPN.

— Peter White, Deadline, 10 Sep. 2026

Definition of controversy

Noun

After an initial investigation, BPD determined an altercation that occurred on the porch led to the stabbing of the man.

— Shannon Tyler, Idaho Statesman, 7 Sep. 2026
That was because, as OutKick's Ian Miller wrote, the university had pulled the outlet's credentials because of a report about a locker room altercation that resulted in the dismissal of senior safety Jacob Fields.

— Matt Reigle OutKick, FOXNews.com, 5 Sep. 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

Although the war in Europe and the Pacific dominates debates about Allied misconduct, the colonial character of World War II may tell us more about the origins of our present moment.

— Faisal Devji, Time, 11 Sep. 2026
And yet somehow their killing was subject to endless newsroom debates about language and standards.

— Ayman M. Mohyeldin, Vanity Fair, 11 Sep. 2026

Definition of debate

Noun

Researchers discuss results, challenge assumptions, simplify arguments, and connect discoveries with earlier work.

— Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 12 Sep. 2026
As has been discussed in the comments, Tyra did not return as a judge after that argument with Law earlier in the season.

— Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 11 Sep. 2026