disagreement

noun

Saydis-uh-GREE-muhnt/ˌdɪsəˈɡɹimənt/UK · AUS/dɪsəˈɡɹiːmənt/

Pluraldisagreements (some meanings)

2 meanings of disagreement

1
noununcountable
The condition of not agreeing or sharing the same view on a matter.
Considerable disagreement remains among historians about the war's causes.
Public disagreement over the new policy delayed its approval.
Similardissent, discord, dissension, division, controversy
Oppositeagreement, consensus, accord, unanimity
2
nouncountable
An argument or debate that arises when people hold opposing views.
A heated disagreement broke out during the board meeting.
The two countries settled their disagreements through careful negotiation.
Similarargument, dispute, quarrel, clash, difference
Oppositeagreement

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Origin

Formed from the prefix "dis-" combined with "agreement," or from "disagree" plus the suffix "-ment."