disagreement

Definition

An argument or debate.

Etymology

From dis- + agreement or disagree + -ment.

Example Sentences

• "They had a bit of a disagreement about what color to paint the bedroom, but they have reached a compromise."
• "In any event, agreement or disagreement, joke or no joke, in my 28 years on the court I did not hear a voice raised in anger in that conference, nor were snide or personal remarks ever made. The discussion was professional, disagreements reflected legal differences on the merits, and the justices tried to find ways to reach court agreements."
• "The theory shows considerable disagreement with the data."