disagreement — a situation in which people have different opinions about something and often argue about it
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a situation in which people have different opinions about something and often argue about it
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˌdɪsəˈɡriːmənt/
Korean meaning: 의견 불일치, 불화, 논쟁
Korean pronunciation: 디서**그리**먼트
Example Sentences
- The couple had a disagreement about whether pineapple belongs on pizza.
- There was widespread disagreement among the experts about the best approach.
- My disagreement with my roommate about dishes led to World War III in our apartment.
disagreement
NOUN//ˌdɪsəˈɡriːmənt//
a situation in which people have different opinions about something and often argue about it
Two chefs have a sharp disagreement over whether the soup needs more salt.
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🌳Etymology
Origin
From the prefix 'dis-' (meaning 'opposite' or 'not') combined with 'agreement,' which comes from the Old French 'agreer' meaning 'to accept' or 'to agree,' ultimately derived from Latin 'ad-' (to) and 'gratus' (pleasing).
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📝Examples
“The couple had a disagreement about whether pineapple belongs on pizza.”
“There was widespread disagreement among the experts about the best approach.”
“My disagreement with my roommate about dishes led to World War III in our apartment.”
“The disagreement was resolved through peaceful negotiation.”
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