disagreement

[dis-uh-gree-muhnt]

noun

1. the act, state, or fact of disagreeing.

2. lack of agreement; diversity; unlikeness.

   a disagreement of colors.

3. difference of opinion; dissent.

4. quarrel; dissension; argument.

disagreement

/ ˌdɪsəˈɡriːmənt /

noun

1. refusal or failure to agree

2. a failure to correspond

3. an argument or dispute

Other Word Forms

• nondisagreement noun
• predisagreement noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of disagreement¹

First recorded in 1485–95; from Anglo-French, Middle French desagrement; equivalent to disagree + -ment

Example Sentences

And, just last week, he ousted the newly appointed director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention following disagreements over vaccine policy.

From Los Angeles Times

It followed a disagreement over a story the publication ran about local government reorganisation, though Barton later said the ban applied only to him personally.

From BBC

It came after a disagreement over a story the publication ran about local government reorganisation, with the council saying "councillor Barton and his colleagues will not be giving interviews".

From BBC

Why would they surrender such a deep and meaningful relationship for some short-term tactical gain, or allow a disagreement over personalities or policy to set things asunder?

From Los Angeles Times

But both sides have touted it as a win, leaving room to reignite long-running disagreements over issues like U.S. rice and beef, which have been subject to import restrictions in South Korea.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

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• dissent 
• disunity 
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• friction 
• hostility 
• misunderstanding 
• opposition 
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