Disagreement
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /dɪsəˈɡɹiːmənt/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Disagreement is a noun meaning (countable) An argument or debate.
Meaning
(countable) An argument or debate.
More Meanings
- (uncountable) A condition of not agreeing or concurring.
Example Sentences
The two sides were in disagreement.
The theory shows considerable disagreement with the data.
They had a bit of a disagreement about what color to paint the bedroom, but they have reached a compromise.
In any event, agreement or disagreement, joke or no joke, in my 28 years on the court I did not hear a voice raised in anger in that conference, nor were snide or personal remarks ever made. The discussion was professional, disagreements reflected legal differences on the merits, and the justices tried to find ways to reach court agreements.
Word Forms
- disagreements
Synonyms for disagreement
Depending on context, synonyms include discrepancy, divergence, dissension, variance.
Antonyms for disagreement
Common opposites include accord, agreement.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include dissension, divergence, discrepancy, variance, controversy, dispute.
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