Word
disagreement
Phoneticsdis·agree·ment
US/dɪsəˈɡɹimənt/
UK/dˌɪsɐɡɹˈiːmənt/
Definitions
01an argument
B1 · Intermediate Countable noun
n. an argument or a situation where people do not agree on a topic.
n. a specific instance of conflict or debate between parties. Countable in this sense.
“The two friends had a small disagreement about which movie to watch.”
“The board members had a sharp disagreement over the proposed budget cuts, leading to a three-hour debate.”
Pitfall
They had a disagreement about the price.
They had a disagreement over the price.
While 'about' is common, 'over' or 'on' are often preferred when discussing the specific topic of a dispute.
02the state of not agreeing
B2 · Upper Intermediate Uncountable noun
n. the state of having a different opinion from someone else.
n. the abstract condition of variance or lack of consensus. Often uncountable in this sense.
“There is still some disagreement among experts regarding the cause of the problem.”
“Widespread disagreement persists within the scientific community concerning the long-term ecological impact of the new dam project.”
Collocations
Common phrases and expressions where native English speakers use the word “disagreement” in context.
Verb
01. arise from a disagreement
“Most of their problems arise from a disagreement over how to manage the budget.”
verb + prep + noun
02. express disagreement with the policy
“Several board members expressed disagreement with the new company policy.”
verb + noun + prep + noun
03. settle a disagreement
“The manager was called in to help settle a disagreement between the two employees.”
verb + noun
Adjective
04. fundamental disagreement
“There is a fundamental disagreement between the two scientists regarding the cause of the phenomenon.”
adj + noun
05. slight disagreement
“We had a slight disagreement about which restaurant to visit, but we eventually decided on the Italian one.”
adj + noun
Noun
06. point of disagreement
“The main point of disagreement during the meeting was the proposed timeline for the project.”
noun + of + noun
Preposition
07. in disagreement with the findings
“The lead researcher was in disagreement with the findings published by his colleagues.”
prep + noun + prep
Real-World Examples
“Why do disagreements about vaccines, climate change or elections often feel so personal?” “The disagreement is over how much and how fast the current could change, what that would mean for the weather and crucially, whether the seasons we know today could begin to change.” Etymology
From dis- + agreement or disagree + -ment.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
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- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.B2 FirstIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.5.5–6.5TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 4.0–4.572–94TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.785–944
- Frequency
- Frequent
- Level
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