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.

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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

The disagreement rapidly escalated into a breakup of the coalition.

From Barron's

The two miners said Thursday that they had ended talks on a tie-up, citing disagreements over key details.

From The Wall Street Journal

But the US and Russia appear to have deep disagreements about how to replace New Start.

From BBC

The last agreement between the two global powers came to an end on Thursday, as negotiations over the last remaining joint pact ended in disagreement.

From Salon

Interior Secretary Doug Burgum has urged negotiators for the states to reach a deal by Feb. 14, but substantial disagreements remain.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• animosity
• antagonism
• argument
• bickering
• clash
• conflict
• controversy
• debate
• difference
• discord
• dissent
• disunity
• division
• feud
• fight
• friction
• hostility
• misunderstanding
• opposition
• spat