Cool MateDisagreement
UK /["/ˌdɪsəˈɡriːmənt/"]/US /["/ˌdɪsəˈɡriːmənt/"]/
Definition
a situation where people have different opinions about something and often argue
In simple words: A situation where people do not agree about something.
Examples
- The disagreement between the two colleagues delayed the project.
- A serious disagreement about the budget caused tension in the meeting.
- Despite their disagreement over political views, they remained friends.
- The disagreement over the contract terms was resolved through negotiation.
- There was a disagreement on the best way to approach the problem.
Usage notes
Use 'disagreement' in discussions or arguments. It's appropriate in formal and informal contexts, but avoid it in overly casual speech.
Grammar pattern
disagreement + on/about + object
Memory hint
Think of 'dis' in disagreement as saying no to an agreement.
Collocations
- bitter
- considerable
- deep
- be in
- have
- express
- arise
- occur
- exist
- in disagreement
- disagreement about
- disagreement as to
- an area of disagreement
- a point of disagreement
- a source of disagreement
Synonyms
- argument
- dispute
- conflict
- debate
- dissent
Antonyms
- agreement
- consensus
- harmony
Common mistakes
- Confused with 'agreement' when discussing the opposite.
- 'Disagreement' is often misused with '-ed' or '-ing' incorrectly.
- Using 'disagreement' as a verb instead of a noun.