disagreement
UK: ˌdɪsəˈɡriːmənt | US: ˌdɪsəˈɡriːmənt
n. a lack of consensus or approval; a difference of opinion
n. a conflict or dispute arising from opposing views
The word "disagreement" traces back to the Latin prefix dis- (meaning "apart" or "not"), combined with the Old French agreer ("to please" or "accept"), derived from Latin ad- (toward) + gratus (pleasing). The suffix -ment (from Latin -mentum) forms nouns indicating an action or result. Thus, "disagreement" literally means "the state or result of not being in harmony." The term evolved in Middle English to describe conflicts of opinion, reflecting its logical progression from physical separation (dis-) to conceptual opposition.
Their disagreement over the budget delayed the project.
Despite their disagreement, they remained respectful friends.
The meeting ended in sharp disagreement between the two leaders.
A minor disagreement escalated into a heated argument.
The contract was revised to resolve the initial disagreement.