disagreement

noun

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

Pluraldisagreements (some meanings)

2 meanings of disagreement

1
noununcountable
The state of not agreeing or having different opinions about something.
Like two people pulling a rope in different directions.
There was disagreement about which movie to watch.
Disagreement among the workers slowed the whole project down.
Similardissent, discord, dissension, division, controversy
Oppositeagreement, consensus, accord, unanimity
2
nouncountable
An argument or talk where people do not agree with each other.
Like a quick fight over the rules of a game.
They had a disagreement about who should pay the bill.
A small disagreement between the brothers turned into a big fight.
Similarargument, dispute, quarrel, clash, difference
Oppositeagreement

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Origin

It comes from "dis-" plus "agreement," or from "disagree" plus "-ment."