disagreement

/dɪsəˈɡɹiːmənt/

Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.

Also seen as: disagreements

Sense 1

Meaning · English

An argument or debate.

Noun

Examples

They had a bit of a disagreement about what color to paint the bedroom, but they have reached a compromise.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 2

Meaning · English

A condition of not agreeing or concurring.

Noun

Examples

The theory shows considerable disagreement with the data.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “disagreement” mean?

An argument or debate.

Is “disagreement” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.