disagreement
- noun
- /ˌdɪsəˈɡriːmənt/
- Having a disagreement over certain issues is normal in relationships, but resolving them is essential.
- agreement or disagreement
- resolve disagreement
- disagreements arise
You've had a disagreement, but the disagreement was not resolved.
- You've had a disagreement, but the disagreement was not resolved.
- OK, so now we're getting more disagreement, all right.
- And there's lots of disagreement about it, lots of confusion.
- How many of you have had disagreements with fellow classmates in your life?
- What I love about science is that disagreements are not problems.
- More more direct feedback and disagreement is great.
- I think there's nothing wrong with disagreement, but disrespect is unacceptable.
- I think I have like a disagreement with the the term soulmate.
- Yes, Monique and her and I think DL had a disagreement about headlining.
- He does not like the stress of the disagreement and having to address deeper issues.
- And most fights, most disagreements come from some sort of communication breakdown.
Examples
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In any group project, it's important to address any disagreement among team members before moving forward.
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I'm just saying disagreement isn't necessarily a bad thing.
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We were having a disagreement, yes.
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You see, Uncle Sam was having a disagreement with King George of England.
Fiction book (1997) -
We allow disagreement to take place in different formats.
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OK, how do you deal with disagreements in marriage?
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She and I, we're just having a disagreement right now.
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Yes, there may be all kinds of disagreements about its definition or application.
Academic text (1999) -
How many of you have had disagreements with fellow classmates in your life?
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But this country's seen a good number of disagreements over the years.
Fiction book (1996)
Synonyms
A formal discussion where opposing sides argue about a topic
A strong argument between people or groups, often public
A disagreement between people or groups
A long public disagreement that causes strong arguments between people
A serious disagreement between people or groups over ideas
A serious argument about something important that lasts a long time
A strong disagreement between groups that causes tension
A short conflict between people or groups
A public or formal statement that shows disagreement with an idea
An angry argument between people who are usually friendly
A strong disagreement between people or groups
A strong clash between ideas or goals
A situation where two or more people disagree about something important
Strong disagreement between people or groups
A lack of agreement in what people say, do or think
A disagreement and arguing between people who must work together
A difference between people or groups in ideas and goals
A disagreement between people about beliefs or ideas
A time when people strongly disagree and speak loudly
A formal debate where people argue and may vote to decide
A strong disagreement about something important
A situation where people or things do not agree
A situation where people or groups disagree and feel tension
A feeling of strong conflict inside a person about two different loyalties
A disagreement between ideas, people, or interests
A formal debate with strong disagreement
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Etymology
The word disagreement comes from the parts dis- meaning 'not' and agree meaning 'to have the same opinion'. So a disagreement is when people do 'not' agree, which explains why it means a difference of opinion.