disagreement

noun

dis·​agree·​ment ˌdis-ə-ˈgrē-mənt How to pronounce disagreement (audio)
1
: the act of disagreeing
2
a
: the state of being at variance : disparity
b

Examples of disagreement in a Sentence

There's been a lot of disagreement about how best to spend the money. Several disagreements have yet to be resolved.
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Easier Said Than Done Speaking of their disagreement, another common answer in the thread was no one was in the wrong. Dan Perry, Newsweek, 31 Jan. 2025 In our 27 years of working with grassroots and immigrant faith leaders across NYC, the Interfaith Center of New York has found that there are plenty of areas of disagreement between faith traditions. Chloe Breyer, New York Daily News, 31 Jan. 2025 Yes, but: In each case, it can be done only by sending a special message to Congress under a section of the act that specifically says that policy disagreements are not permissible reasons. Sareen Habeshian, Axios, 29 Jan. 2025 Explore Foreign Affairs’ coverage of ideological issues, including political party disagreements, trends in political thought, and more. Foreign Affairs, 28 Jan. 2025 See all Example Sentences for disagreement 

Word History

First Known Use

1501, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

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The first known use of disagreement was in 1501

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“Disagreement.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/disagreement. Accessed 4 Feb. 2025.

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disagreement

noun
dis·​agree·​ment ˌdis-ə-ˈgrē-mənt How to pronounce disagreement (audio)
1
: the act of disagreeing
2
a
: the state of being different
b
: a difference of opinion : quarrel

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