Disagreement
/ˌdɪsəˈɡriːmənt/
Definitions
A state of not agreeing; a difference of opinion or feeling.
/ˌdɪsəˈɡriːmənt/
A lack of consensus or accord.
There was a disagreement about who would pay the bill.
💡 Simply: It's like when you and your friend don't see eye-to-eye on something, like which movie to watch or whose turn it is to do the dishes. It's a little clash of opinions!
👶 For kids: When people don't think the same thing.
More Examples
The disagreement between the two colleagues was quite heated.
The union and management reached an agreement, ending the disagreement.
How It's Used
"The bill faced significant disagreement in Congress."
"They had a disagreement about how to raise their children."
"Disagreement over the contract terms delayed the project."
Synonyms
Idioms & expressions
agree to disagree
To accept that people have different opinions and will not change them.
"After a long debate, they agreed to disagree."
From Middle English *disagreemente*, from Old French *desagréement*, from *désagréer* ('to displease').
The term 'disagreement' has been used in English since the late 14th century, evolving from its French origins.
Memory tip
Imagine a group of people each pointing in a different direction - that's disagreement.