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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Any disagreements or requests for information should be noted in that report. Madeline Mitchell, The Enquirer, 8 Dec. 2024 Relationships, at their best, are not just defined by extraordinary moments or their endings—they’re about the moments in between, the routine, the joy, the disagreements and the growth. Mark Travers, Forbes, 7 Dec. 2024 Better Workplaces: How to Foster Inclusion and Civility | A Newsweek Horizons Event Promo By Aman Kidwai Workplaces Editor 0 Business leaders across the country are struggling to find the best way to manage rising polarization and political disagreement at work. Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 6 Dec. 2024 There’s also disagreement among Republicans over how large the first budget reconciliation package should be, with some GOP senators pushing to add more to it beyond the border security, energy and defense proposals Thune floated at the Tuesday retreat. Alexander Bolton, The Hill, 4 Dec. 2024 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 21 Dec. 2024.

Kids Definition

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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