disaccord
Intermediate (B1)
IPA: /dɪsəˈkɔrd/
KK: /dɪsəˈkɔrd/
intransitive verb
Definition
To have a disagreement or lack of harmony with someone or something.
Example
The two friends began to disaccord over their plans for the weekend.
Tense Forms
Past: disaccorded
Past Participle: disaccorded
Conversation
I heard you and Jake disaccord about the project ideas.
Yeah, we just couldn't see eye to eye on that.
It's tough when you disaccord with someone you usually agree with.
Totally! But I think we can find a middle ground eventually.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
differ
clash
oppose
Antonyms
agree
concur
harmonize
noun
Definition
A situation where people do not agree or have different opinions.
Example
The disaccord between the two teams led to a heated debate.
Conversation
Did you notice the disaccord in the group during the meeting?
Yeah, it was pretty clear that everyone had different opinions.
I wonder how we can resolve that disaccord before the next project.
Root Explanation
Disaccord → It is formed from "dis-" (meaning apart or not) and "accord" (from Latin "accordare", meaning to agree). The word "disaccord" means to be in disagreement or not in harmony with someone or something.
Memory Tip
Think of being 'not in agreement' — 'dis-' means apart or not, and 'accord' means to agree.
Visually Confused Words
discord
disconcord
diascord
accord