dissension — disagreement that leads to discord; strong disagreement within a group
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: disagreement that leads to discord; strong disagreement within a group
Pronunciation (IPA): /dɪˈsenʃən/
Korean meaning: 불화, 내분, 의견 대립
Korean pronunciation: 디**센**션
Example Sentences
- The pizza topping debate caused such dissension that the office split into Team Pineapple and Team Anti-Pineapple.
- Dissension among the team members led to the project's failure.
- The wedding planning created so much dissension between families that they considered eloping to Vegas.
dissension
NOUN//dɪˈsenʃən//
disagreement that leads to discord; strong disagreement within a group
two business executives point fingers at each other across the table while shouting with angry expressions. Their heated argument started over conflicting proposals for the company's future direction. Other board members take sides, some standing up and gesturing angrily while others slam their hands on the table. Papers are scattered everywhere and chairs are pushed back as the professional meeting dissolves into chaos. The conference room fills with tension as multiple conversations and arguments break out simultaneously. strong disagreement that leads to discord within the group
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🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin 'dissensio', meaning 'disagreement' or 'discord'. The root idea comes from people who were sitting together choosing to sit apart, symbolizing how unity breaks down into conflict.
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📝Examples
“The pizza topping debate caused such dissension that the office split into Team Pineapple and Team Anti-Pineapple.”
“Dissension among the team members led to the project's failure.”
“The wedding planning created so much dissension between families that they considered eloping to Vegas.”
“Political dissension within the party weakened their electoral chances.”
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