disagreement

[dis-uh-gree-muhnt]

noun

1. the act, state, or fact of disagreeing.

2. lack of agreement; diversity; unlikeness.

   a disagreement of colors.

3. difference of opinion; dissent.

4. quarrel; dissension; argument.

disagreement

/ ˌdɪsəˈɡriːmənt /

noun

1. refusal or failure to agree

2. a failure to correspond

3. an argument or dispute

Other Word Forms

• nondisagreement noun
• predisagreement noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of disagreement¹

First recorded in 1485–95; from Anglo-French, Middle French desagrement; equivalent to disagree + -ment

Example Sentences

While Israel and Hamas have each said they accept the hostage release deal, both hinted at significant points of disagreement.

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This paper published in the Journal of Social and Personal Relationships looked at a body of research that examined financial disagreements in relationships.

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And while there are disagreements over whether AMD’s offerings are as good as Nvidia’s, “that’s not necessarily the issue if it’s a viable alternative,” he said, as companies are looking for more sources.

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Desai said there was no “daylight or disagreement between the Commerce Department and White House on this issue.”

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The recent government shutdown has for now robbed officials of the economic data releases that could reconcile any disagreements.

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Related Words

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• antagonism 
• argument 
• bickering 
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• feud 
• fight 
• friction 
• hostility 
• misunderstanding 
• opposition 
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