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disagreement

American  
[dis-uh-gree-muhnt] / ˌdɪs əˈgri mənt /

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 British  
/ ˌdɪsəˈɡriːmənt /

noun

  1. refusal or failure to agree

  2. a failure to correspond

  3. an argument or dispute

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Other Word Forms

  • nondisagreement noun
  • predisagreement noun

Etymology

Origin of disagreement

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

Example Sentences

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The plan appeared precarious early Thursday, amid ongoing disagreement over whether the ceasefire included Lebanon.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 9, 2026

There are personality differences, disagreement with book choices, intrinsic ways of seeing the world that can occasionally come to a head in a book club.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 9, 2026

Any visible disagreement between them would be difficult for markets to interpret.

From Barron's • Apr. 7, 2026

But this is not just a disagreement; it reflects deep mistrust.

From BBC • Mar. 25, 2026

“Just someone who I had a little disagreement with,” Mr. Whitby muttered.

From "The City Beautiful" by Aden Polydoros

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