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disagreement

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /ˌdɪsəˈɡrimənt/ · UK /ˌdɪsəˈɡriːmənt/

Forms: disagreements

disagreement means: A discussion in which people argue because they have different opinions.

noun

ARGUMENTB1

A discussion in which people argue because they have different opinions.

  • We had a disagreement yesterday.
  • Their disagreement about money lasted an hour.
  • Did you resolve your disagreement with your brother?

How to use it: a disagreement with someone about something (I had a disagreement with my sister about our holiday.)

Similar words: argument, dispute

Common phrases: have a disagreement, disagreement about something, disagreement with someone

DIFFERENT VIEWSB1

A situation in which people have different opinions, or things do not match.

  • There is disagreement about the plan.
  • Experts are in disagreement over the cause.
  • The report notes a disagreement between the two sets of figures.

How to use it: disagreement between A and B (There is disagreement between doctors and patients about the treatment.); disagreement about/over something (There is widespread disagreement over the new policy.); in disagreement with someone/something (Her account is in disagreement with the other witnesses.)

Similar words: difference of opinion, lack of agreement

Opposites: agreement

Common phrases: disagreement between people, disagreement over something, in disagreement

Questions about disagreement

What does disagreement mean?

A discussion in which people argue because they have different opinions.

What is disagreement in other languages?

Türkçe: tartışma · Español: discusión · Français: dispute · Deutsch: Streit · Italiano: discussione · 日本語: 口論

How do you pronounce disagreement?

In American English /ˌdɪsəˈɡrimənt/; in British English /ˌdɪsəˈɡriːmənt/.

How do you use disagreement in a sentence?

We had a disagreement yesterday. Their disagreement about money lasted an hour.

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