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disagreement

noun
dis·​agree·​ment | \ ËŒdis-É™-ˈgrÄ“-mÉ™nt How to pronounce disagreement (audio) \

Definition of disagreement

1 : the act of disagreeing
2a : the state of being at variance : disparity
b : quarrel

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Examples of disagreement in a Sentence

There's been a lot of disagreement about how best to spend the money. Several disagreements have yet to be resolved.

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Williams turned a disagreement with the chair umpire into an epic meltdown, her spirit clearly broken in the aftermath. Bruce Jenkins, SFChronicle.com, "U.S. Open: Coco Gauff-Naomi Osaka offers a look into tennis’ future," 30 Aug. 2019 Of course, there’s disagreements in the jury room and, of course, jurors talk to each other. Patrick Danner, ExpressNews.com, "Trial ends with odd twist as jurors rule against San Antonio dealer who sued automaker," 30 Aug. 2019 Even among reformers, there’s disagreement over how best to do it. Cnn.com Wire Service, The Mercury News, "States are trying to change a system that keeps poor people in jail. The bail industry is blocking them.," 30 Aug. 2019 The 40-person brawl began around 3:30 p.m. by the Lazy River picnic area after a disagreement between two women over who took whose beach towel, said Everest Robillard, the Cal Expo police chief. Htv National Desk, Houston Chronicle, "40-person brawl at water park started over beach towel," 26 Aug. 2019 La Liga rivals Real have struggled to make progress - largely due to disagreements between president Florentino Perez and manager Zinedine Zidane. SI.com, "Neymar Daily: Barcelona Return With Higher Offer as Real Madrid & PSG Talks Stall," 26 Aug. 2019 Some people like to put it on President Trump or some disagreements with him. Lissandra Villa/grand Rapids, Time, "‘I Think My Approach Is Better Now.’ Allow Ex-Republican Justin Amash to Reintroduce Himself," 22 Aug. 2019 Like in the great dress debate, a simple social media post is responsible for kickstarting the latest internet-wide disagreement: Bird or Bunny? Kelli Bender, PEOPLE.com, "Bird or Bunny? Watch the Animal Video that Is Dividing the Internet," 22 Aug. 2019 The shooting involved an all-too-common set of circumstances: A simmering disagreement and fear mixed with guns and people who legally can’t have them. jsonline.com, "A look at the justice system through one man's story," 21 Aug. 2019

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First Known Use of disagreement

1501, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

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More Definitions for disagreement

disagreement

noun

English Language Learners Definition of disagreement

: failure to agree
: a difference of opinion : an argument caused by people having different opinions about something
: the state of being different or unalike

disagreement

noun
dis·​agree·​ment | \ ËŒdi-sÉ™-ˈgrÄ“-mÉ™nt How to pronounce disagreement (audio) \

Kids Definition of disagreement

1 : failure to agree There was disagreement over what actually happened.

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