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Definition
Divergence, discord, or disagreement, especially a difference of opinion.
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How it's used
Focuses on professional or formal contexts where opinions clash, making it sound more serious than just having a simple argument. It is frequently used in business or political discussions to describe a lack of consensus. Using it in casual, everyday squabbles can sound overly stiff or academic.
Examples
The two of them have a disagreement about this matter.
Do you guys have a disagreement?
Related words
Common phrases
difference of opinion
to develop a disagreement
Common mistake
Avoid using it to describe petty personal fights or emotional outbursts, as it specifically refers to intellectual or strategic differences in opinion.
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