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 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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After two earlier attempts to pass this bill failed because of disagreements about whether confessions should be exempt from reporting mandates, the final version passed during the legislative session this spring. Emily Mae Czachor, CBS News, 8 May 2025 The pair’s latest dispute centers on deep disagreements over whether to focus on slashing property taxes or sales taxes. Emily Hallas, The Washington Examiner, 8 May 2025 But according to Seely, there have been disagreements between staff and management about how long certain patrons should be suspended. Carolyn Stein, Chicago Tribune, 7 May 2025 But those talks have been at an impasse, with persistent disagreements pitting representatives of the three states in the river’s lower basin — California, Arizona and Nevada — against the four states in the river’s upper basin — Colorado, Utah, Wyoming and New Mexico. Ian James, Los Angeles Times, 6 May 2025 See All Example Sentences for disagreement

Word History

First Known Use

1501, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

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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 22 May. 2025.

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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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