disagreement

noun

dis·​agree·​ment ˌdis-ə-ˈgrē-mənt 

1

: the act of disagreeing

2

a

: the state of being at variance : disparity

b

: quarrel

Synonyms

• contestation
• controversy
• debate
• difference
• difficulty
• disputation
• dispute
• dissension
• dissention
• dissensus
• firestorm
• nonconcurrence

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.

Recent Examples on the Web

The Trump administration will likely appeal the judicial prohibitions and, given the extent of disagreement between the White House and many Democratic-leaning states, the issue will likely be heard by the Supreme Court. —Justin Gest, Newsweek, 11 Feb. 2025

But the process has faced delays amid intraparty disagreement on how to proceed. —Kaia Hubbard, CBS News, 11 Feb. 2025

My soon-to-be husband and I are planning our wedding, and are having a disagreement on how to address the invitations. —Judith Martin, The Mercury News, 10 Feb. 2025

Detectives learned that there had been an on-going verbal disagreement between Wanderson and Gantt, who both resided in the same apartment complex, according to Josef. —Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 7 Feb. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1501, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Kids Definition

disagreement

noun

dis·​agree·​ment ˌdis-ə-ˈgrē-mənt 

1

: the act of disagreeing

2

a

: the state of being different

b

: a difference of opinion : quarrel