- [uncountable, countable] a situation where people have different opinions about something and often argue
- disagreement (about/on/over/as to something) Disagreement arose about exactly how to plan the show.
- disagreement on the method to be used
- There's no room for disagreement on this point.
- There is considerable disagreement over the safety of the treatment.
- We are in total disagreement as to how to proceed.
- disagreement (between A and B) It was a source of disagreement between the two states.
- disagreement (among…) There is disagreement among archaeologists as to the age of the sculpture.
- disagreement (with somebody) They have had several disagreements with their neighbours.
- in disagreement He shook his head in disagreement.
Extra ExamplesTopics Opinion and argumentb2- Another point of disagreement was over privacy issues.
- Disagreement exists over the pattern of demand for coal.
- Great care is taken to avoid overt disagreements within the group.
- He had a disagreement with his girlfriend.
- They had a disagreement about the best way to get to Manchester.
- They had a major disagreement over who should clean the car.
- I'm sure you have principled disagreements with several of Dean's positions.
- The things she said were always in disagreement, with the teacher or another member of the class.
- They were in disagreement about the move to Cambridge.
- Honest disagreement is often a healthy thing.
- How is a basic disagreement of this nature to be resolved?
- I would like to note my respectful disagreement with this sentiment.
- Money was a constant source of disagreement.
- She expressed disagreement with the government's policy.
- There are legitimate disagreements about the best way to help the poor.
- There are several areas of disagreement between the two governments.
- There is fundamental disagreement on these matters.
- There is plenty of room for disagreement in this controversial area.
- There is wide disagreement on this issue.
- These exchanges reflected fundamental disagreements about methods and goals.
- This view is subjective and therefore open to disagreement.
- a disagreement centring on the link between crime and unemployment
- a forum for both sides to address their disagreements over the issues
- a serious disagreement between the two experts
- internal disagreements within the party
- the incessant public disagreements among the commissioners
- the inevitable disagreements over what tactics they should use
Oxford Collocations Dictionaryadjective- bitter
- considerable
- deep
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- be in
- have
- express
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- arise
- occur
- exist
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- in disagreement
- disagreement about
- disagreement as to
- …
- an area of disagreement
- a point of disagreement
- a source of disagreement
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- [uncountable, countable] disagreement between A and B a difference between two things that should be the same
- The comparison shows considerable disagreement between theory and practice.
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