Disagreement

/ˌdɪsəˈɡriːmənt/

Meaning & Definition

noun

a dispute or quarrel.

The disagreement over the budget led to delays in the project.

a lack of consensus.

The team reached a point of disagreement regarding the best approach to the problem.

a failure to agree or a difference of opinion.

There was a disagreement between the two parties about the terms of the contract.

the state of being in conflict or opposition.

Their disagreement escalated into a heated argument.

the express or implied expression of dissent.

The council's decision was made despite some disagreement among its members.

Derived from the prefix 'dis-' meaning 'apart' and 'agreement' meaning 'concurrence or harmony.'

agree to disagree

To accept that differences of opinion exist without trying to resolve them.

had a falling out

To have a disagreement that results in a rupture of a relationship.

see things differently

To have differing opinions or perspectives.

agreement

A consensus or harmony on an issue.

dissent

The expression of a differing opinion.

conflict

A serious disagreement or argument.

Beef

They have some beef over the project decisions.

Throw shade

She was throwing shade after the disagreement at the meeting.