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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The lawsuit, originally filed by DHL in September, centers around a financial disagreement stemming from MyPillow's use of DHL's delivery services. Tommy Tuberville, Newsweek, 9 Jan. 2025 But the board quickly devolved into disagreement Tuesday as supervisors nominated themselves for the officer positions. Emily Alvarenga, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 Jan. 2025 There is some disagreement on whether any of this actually happened, but a new exhibition at the Morgan Library includes information about the tale. The Editors Of Artnews, ARTnews.com, 6 Jan. 2025 Although pygmy marmosets are on Ecuador’s red list of endangered species, there is some disagreement among primate specialists about what might be happening with their populations in other countries. Jessica Camille Aguirre, Smithsonian Magazine, 6 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 15 Jan. 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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