disagreement

noun

dis·​agree·​ment ˌdis-ə-ˈgrē-mənt How to pronounce disagreement (audio)
Synonyms of disagreementnext
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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This is not necessarily a disagreement with the party itself, but with certain practices that limit openness. Mary Ramsey, Charlotte Observer, 14 Feb. 2026 Debates and disagreements have gotten personal. Sarah Cutler, Idaho Statesman, 14 Feb. 2026 Nanos reiterated that a Reuters report from last night, which implied the sheriff's department and the FBI were in disagreement over where to test the evidence, was false. Liz Kreutz, NBC news, 13 Feb. 2026 The unexpected and ultimately short-lived flight ban near El Paso this week stemmed from disagreements within the federal government over the use of a high-energy laser weapon system to take down drones, multiple sources told CBS News. Eleanor Watson, CBS News, 13 Feb. 2026 See All Example Sentences for disagreement

Word History

First Known Use

1501, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Time Traveler
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 18 Feb. 2026.

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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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