disagreement

[dɪsəˈɡɹiːmənt]
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A disagreement is when two or more people have different opinions about something. It can also happen between groups or organizations.

When we talk about disagreements, it's not always a bad thing – in fact, they can lead to new ideas and understanding. Often, a disagreement starts with someone expressing their opinion on an issue, like politics or social media. The other person might disagree with them, saying something like "I don't think that's the right approach" or "I understand why you'd say that, but I have a different view". It can get heated at times, especially if people feel strongly about it, but usually, we try to find common ground and learn from each other. Sometimes, disagreements are resolved with a compromise – where both sides give in a bit to meet in the middle.

How common is "disagreement"?

Word disagreement is considered uncommon in modern English.
It has a balanced usage among all categories: speech, fiction, newspapers and academic texts.
Definitions

noun

  • An argument or debate.

    Example: They had a bit of a disagreement about what color to paint the bedroom, but they have reached a compromise.

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