disagreement Meaning, Definition & Usage

  1. noun a conflict of people's opinions or actions or characters
    dissonance; dissension.
  2. noun a difference between conflicting facts or claims or opinions
    divergence; discrepancy; variance.
    • a growing divergence of opinion
  3. noun the speech act of disagreeing or arguing or disputing

WordNet


Dis`a*gree"ment noun
Etymology
Cf. F. désagrément disagreeable circumstance, disagreeableness.
Definitions
  1. The state of disagreeing; a being at variance; dissimilitude; diversity.
  2. Unsuitableness; unadaptedness. R.
  3. Difference of opinion or sentiment.
  4. A falling out, or controversy; difference. Syn. -- Difference; diversity; dissimilitude; unlikeness; discrepancy; variance; dissent; misunderstanding; dissension; division; dispute; jar; wrangle; discord.

Webster 1913