disagreement
gb/dɪsəɡɹˈimənt/ us/dɪsəɡɹˈimənt/
B1
Inglés
~ 5500
Acepciones
0 acepciones
Sustantivo
B1
entity
1
lack of the same opinion
a situation where people do not have the same opinion about something
Patrón de uso:
disagreement about/over/on [something]
Error frecuente:
Learners often use the wrong preposition, saying *disagreement of* or *disagreement for*. The common patterns are *disagreement about/over/on something* and *disagreement among people*.
Sinónimos
difference of opinion (Neutral phrase that emphasizes that people simply think differently, often with less emotional weight than a conflict.)
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dissent (Often used for formal or public disagreement, especially with official decisions or majority opinions.)
Antónimos
agreement (General opposite, meaning people share the same opinion.)
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consensus (Emphasizes broad or general agreement, especially among a group after discussion.)
Colocaciones
political disagreement
|serious disagreement
|widespread disagreement
|disagreement among experts
|disagreement about policy
|areas of disagreement
Temas
conversation
|politics
|emotions
|work
|communication
|relationships
|core_vocabulary
Ejemplos
- There is strong disagreement about how to handle climate change.
- The study highlights a clear disagreement among scientists on this issue.
- Despite some disagreement on details, they support the overall plan.
- Public disagreement over the new law has grown in recent weeks.
- The main disagreement is about how much money should be spent.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
- There is some disagreement about the best way to learn English.
- We had a small disagreement about which movie to watch.
- There is disagreement among students about the new rules.
- The disagreement is about who should pay for the trip.
Sustantivo
B1
entity
2
argument or quarrel
an argument or small fight between people because they do not agree
Patrón de uso:
a disagreement with [someone] about [something]
Error frecuente:
Learners sometimes confuse *disagreement* with *discussion*. A *discussion* is a talk that can be calm, but a *disagreement* means the people do not share the same opinion and there is at least some conflict.
Sinónimos
argument (Very common; can suggest raised voices or strong emotion, while *disagreement* can sound slightly softer or more neutral.)
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dispute (Often more formal or serious, sometimes used for legal or business conflicts.)
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quarrel (Suggests a personal, emotional argument, especially in families or close relationships.)
Antónimos
harmony (Emphasizes a peaceful, friendly relationship without conflict.)
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peace (Focuses on the absence of conflict or fighting.)
Colocaciones
have a disagreement
|a minor disagreement
|a serious disagreement
|a family disagreement
|resolve a disagreement
|a disagreement with a colleague
Temas
relationships
|emotions
|daily life
|communication
Ejemplos
- We had a small disagreement last night, but everything is fine now.
- A disagreement over money caused tension in their marriage.
- The disagreement between the two managers slowed the project down.
- After a brief disagreement, they apologized and moved on.
- The meeting ended in disagreement, with neither side willing to compromise.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
- I had a disagreement with my friend about the plan.
- Their disagreement started because he was late again.
- The teachers tried to solve the disagreement between the students.
- They often have disagreements, but they still like each other.
Sustantivo
B2
entity
3
difference between accounts or data
a difference between two things like numbers, reports, or statements that should be the same
Patrón de uso:
disagreement between [things]
Error frecuente:
Learners may only use *disagreement* for people and forget it can also describe differences between reports, numbers, or results. In this sense it is close to words like *discrepancy* or *inconsistency*.
Sinónimos
discrepancy (Common in formal or technical contexts; strongly suggests that the difference should not exist and may indicate an error.)
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inconsistency (Emphasizes that two things do not match in a way that makes a system or explanation less reliable.)
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mismatch (More informal; suggests two things do not fit or match each other well.)
Antónimos
consistency (Highlights that data, reports, or statements all match each other.)
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correspondence (Focuses on one thing closely matching or lining up with another.)
Colocaciones
disagreement between the results
|disagreement between theory and data
|disagreement in the figures
|statistical disagreement
|disagreement between reports
|disagreement in measurements
Temas
science
|business
|law
|technology
Ejemplos
- There is a clear disagreement between the two sets of results.
- The auditor found a disagreement in the sales figures for last year.
- This disagreement between the reports suggests that one of them is wrong.
- Scientists are trying to explain the disagreement between the model and the observed data.
- Any disagreement in measurements should be investigated before publication.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
- There is a disagreement between the two numbers in the report.
- The doctor noticed a disagreement between the test results.
- We must check why there is a disagreement in the data.
- The disagreement between the maps shows that one map is not correct.
Gramática
Forma de diccionario
disagreement
AFI
GB/dɪsəɡɹˈimənt/
US/dɪsəɡɹˈimənt/
Sílabas y acento
dis - agree - ment (3 sílabas)
Stress on 3rd syllable (ment)
Formas de la palabra
Noun
- Base: disagreement
- Plural: disagreement, disagreements
Familia de palabras
Forms
disagreements
noun
Related words
agreeable
adjective B1
disagreeable
adjective B2
Expresiones
areas of disagreement
1/ˈɛɹiəz əv dɪsəɡɹˈimənt/
fixed phrase
topics where people disagree
topics or points where people do not have the same opinion
Ejemplos
- The talks made clear the main areas of disagreement between the two countries.
- We should list the areas of disagreement before we try to find a compromise.
- There are still some areas of disagreement, but we are making progress.
in disagreement with
1/ˈɪn dɪsəɡɹˈimənt wˈɪθ/
fixed phrase
not agreeing with someone/something
not having the same opinion as someone or something
Ejemplos
- Many experts are in disagreement with the government's decision.
- The union is in disagreement with management over the new contract terms.
- Her report was in disagreement with the official figures.
point of disagreement
1/pˈɔɪnt əv dɪsəɡɹˈimənt/
fixed phrase
specific issue not agreed on
a single detail or issue where people do not have the same opinion
Ejemplos
- One major point of disagreement is how to pay for the project.
- The exact timeline became a point of disagreement during the meeting.
- We resolved every point of disagreement before signing the contract.
agree to disagree
1/əɡɹˈi tə dɪsəɡɹˈi/
idiom
Accept different opinions peacefully
To accept that you and another person have different opinions and stop arguing about it.
Ejemplos
- After an hour of debate, they decided to agree to disagree.
- We’ll never see eye to eye on this, so let’s just agree to disagree.
agree to disagree
2/əɡɹˈi tə dɪsəɡɹˈi/
idiom
accept ongoing difference of opinion
To decide to stop arguing because you know you will not share the same opinion.
Ejemplos
- After an hour of debate, they agreed to disagree and changed the subject.
- We’ll have to agree to disagree on this issue.
- In the end, the committee agreed to disagree and moved on to other business.
agree to disagree
3/əɡɹˈi tə dɪsəɡɹˈi/
idiom
stop arguing despite disagreement
to decide to stop arguing because each person will keep their own opinion
Ejemplos
- After an hour of debate, they decided to agree to disagree.
- We clearly see the issue differently, so let's agree to disagree and move on.
- They agreed to disagree about politics to keep the friendship peaceful.