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disagreement

disagreement

268 1.6
A situation when people do not have the same opinion
  • noun
  • /ˌdɪsəˈɡriːmənt/
translation icon : desacuerdo
  • 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.

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Examples

  • In any group project, it's important to address any disagreement among team members before moving forward.

  • I'm just saying disagreement isn't necessarily a bad thing.

  • We were having a disagreement, yes.

  • 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.

  • OK, how do you deal with disagreements in marriage?

  • She and I, we're just having a disagreement right now.

  • 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?

  • But this country's seen a good number of disagreements over the years.

    Fiction book (1996)

Synonyms

debate
vsdisagreement
  • Formal
2.0

A formal discussion where opposing sides argue about a topic

is the everyday term that also includes informal or quick opposition
fight
vsdisagreement
675 2.4

A strong argument between people or groups, often public

is the ordinary label that covers calmer or private opposing views
difference
vsdisagreement
565 1.9

A disagreement between people or groups

is the broader single-word label used more widely
controversy
vsdisagreement
465 4.9

A long public disagreement that causes strong arguments between people

is the general term that also covers private or brief opposing views
conflict
vsdisagreement
397 2.3

A serious disagreement between people or groups over ideas

is the general term that also covers mild or nonviolent oppositions
dispute
vsdisagreement
384 3.0

A serious argument about something important that lasts a long time

is the neutral label that can cover milder or brief cases
divide
vsdisagreement
110 6.0

A strong disagreement between groups that causes tension

is the general term for cases of opposing opinions before any split
clash
vsdisagreement
105 3.2

A short conflict between people or groups

is the broader label that includes less direct or mild oppositions
dissent
vsdisagreement
  • Formal
73 6.6

A public or formal statement that shows disagreement with an idea

is the common neutral word for opposing opinions without public refusal
quarrel
vsdisagreement
61 2.0

An angry argument between people who are usually friendly

is the general neutral term for opposing views without anger
contention
vsdisagreement
34 6.5

A strong disagreement between people or groups

is the everyday term that can be less heated or public
collision
vsdisagreement
31 3.7

A strong clash between ideas or goals

is the general word that covers milder forms without strong opposition
difference of opinion
vsdisagreement
  • Specialized
30 3.5

A situation where two or more people disagree about something important

is the single-word general term for such situations
discord
vsdisagreement
26 5.6

Strong disagreement between people or groups

is the neutral label for such situations without emotional tone
dissonance
vsdisagreement
23 7.8

A lack of agreement in what people say, do or think

is the neutral general word for opposing views without technical tone
dissension
vsdisagreement
16 7.5

A disagreement and arguing between people who must work together

is the general word for any situation of opposing opinions or views
divergence
vsdisagreement
8 6.4

A difference between people or groups in ideas and goals

is the general word covering opposing opinions, not only separations
variance
vsdisagreement
4 6.3

A disagreement between people about beliefs or ideas

is the common everyday term rather than a formal word
arguing
vsdisagreement
2 2.4

A time when people strongly disagree and speak loudly

is the broader word that includes mild opposition, not only heated talk
disputation
vsdisagreement
  • Formal
2 8.5

A formal debate where people argue and may vote to decide

is the neutral term that also includes less formal oppositions
contestation
vsdisagreement
  • Formal
1 8.4

A strong disagreement about something important

is the general term that can also cover milder opposition
discordancy
vsdisagreement
1 8.2

A situation where people or things do not agree

is the general term for these cases, not the technical state name
discordance
vsdisagreement
1 8.1

A situation where people or groups disagree and feel tension

is the broad descriptive term for these tensions rather than a label for strife
dividedness
vsdisagreement
7.2

A feeling of strong conflict inside a person about two different loyalties

is the basic term for situations of opposing views without inner split
confliction
vsdisagreement
7.5

A disagreement between ideas, people, or interests

is the general word for opposing views without implying a clash
disceptation
vsdisagreement
  • Archaic
9.9

A formal debate with strong disagreement

is the regular everyday term for opposing opinions without formal dispute

Antonyms

361 1.0

A situation in which people have the same opinion or give their approval

How Serious

conflict
397 2.3
dispute
384 3.0
argument
617 2.3
disagreement
268 1.6
difference
565 1.9

Surface Forms

disagreement singular
disagreements plural

Morphology

disagreement = disagree (transparent) = dis + agree + ment

This is a standard noun formation from the verb 'disagree' meaning the act or state of not agreeing.

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.