disagreement
Americannoun
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the act, state, or fact of disagreeing.
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lack of agreement; diversity; unlikeness.
a disagreement of colors.
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difference of opinion; dissent.
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quarrel; dissension; argument.
noun
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refusal or failure to agree
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a failure to correspond
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an argument or dispute
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Etymology
Origin of disagreement
First recorded in 1485–95; from Anglo-French, Middle French desagrement; equivalent to disagree + -ment
Explanation
A disagreement is a type of conflict, either between people or ideas. No it’s not! Yes it is! It’s an argument. If your opinion contradicts the facts, there's a disagreement. When ideas conflict, there's disagreement. If you want to go to an action movie, but your friend wants to go to a romantic comedy, that's a disagreement. Statements, opinions, and claims can also disagree. If I say my grandmother was a sweet woman, and you say she was a horrible person, that's disagreement. If the IRS finds a disagreement between your taxes and your real income, you could be in trouble.
Vocabulary lists containing disagreement
President Biden's Inaugural Speech (January 2021)
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Part 1 Vocabulary (Unit 1)
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Speaking and Listening - Introductory
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Example Sentences
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But if there is disagreement about which starting point to use, this can lead to inflated growth perceptions, too.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 13, 2026
In fact, disagreement has always been part of the American experiment.
From Salon ● Jul. 10, 2026
Warsh has said he welcomes disagreement or a “family fight” among Fed officials in which they debate policy with an open mind.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 7, 2026
Cardiff Crown Court heard the couple had been at a music event by reggae artist and DJ General Levy at the social club that night when there was "a disagreement" involving Bateman's brother and Bratcher.
From BBC ● Jul. 3, 2026
Bogason, in disagreement with Estimo, withdrew from the case.
From "Endgame" by Frank Brady
“It’s not like I can be like, ‘Oh, man, we’re having disagreements in the band.’
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 14, 2026
Downing Street withdrew the legislation from the parliamentary agenda in January following disagreements over how far it would require intelligence services to comply with a proposed legal "duty of candour" on public bodies and officials.
From BBC ● Jul. 12, 2026
Most have been sparked by disagreements over the Strait of Hormuz, which Tehran insists it must have control over and has expressed a desire to charge fees for transiting it.
From Barron's ● Jul. 10, 2026
Political and cultural disagreements that once remained local can become national controversies within hours.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 2, 2026
He later resigned as Master because of disagreements with the Fellows.
From "A Brief History of Time: And Other Essays" by Stephen Hawking
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