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Disagreement

noun

Disagreement means not having the same opinion.

12 letters 4 syllables

What does Disagreement mean?

Disagreement means not having the same opinion.

Dictionary definition

A difference of opinion, belief, or decision between people or groups.

Example sentences

Disagreement in a sentence

easy

The friends had a disagreement about the game rules.

medium

A disagreement can be solved by listening respectfully.

hard

The story's main conflict began with a disagreement between two families.

Writing practice

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Practice the meaning of Disagreement

Answer three quick questions about its meaning and related words.

Practice 1

What does disagreement mean?

Practice 2

Which sentence uses disagreement correctly?

Practice 3

Which word is an antonym of disagreement?

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Disagreement

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Sounds like

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Synonyms

Words like Disagreement

argumentUse for a stronger disagreement with reasons or conflict.
conflictUse when disagreement creates tension or a problem.
Antonyms

Opposite words

agreementUse when people share the same view or decision.
harmonyUse when people work or feel well together.
Synonym practice

Want to practice disagreement synonyms in context? Try a Synonym Search question like "The argument ended when both friends listened," then compare close word choices. Practice disagreement synonyms.

Word family

Disagreement word family

verb

disagree

To have a different opinion.

noun

disagreement

A difference of opinion or decision.

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Student support

Understand Disagreement

Hint for students

Disagreement means not having the same opinion.

Common mix-up

Disagreement is not the same as agreement. Disagreement means disagreement means not having the same opinion.

Try it in class or at home

Read this model sentence: A disagreement can be solved by listening respectfully. Clue words: solved, listening, respectfully. Underline clue words that show why disagreement fits instead of agreement. Now write one new sentence that shows disagreement without using the word disagreement. Ask: Does my sentence clearly show disagreement?

Teacher prompt

Ask students to explain this model sentence: "A disagreement can be solved by listening respectfully." Why does disagreement fit better than agreement?