disunity

noun

dis·​uni·​ty (ˌ)dis-ˈyü-nə-tē How to pronounce disunity (audio)
dish-
: lack of unity
especially : dissension

Examples of disunity in a Sentence

troubling signs of disunity within the normally peaceful organization
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From trade and economics to matters of war and peace, the United States and Europe are in an apparent period of disunity not seen in decades. James Lamond, Forbes.com, 4 Apr. 2025 Dissension, division and disunity are the order of the day. Linda Chapin, Orlando Sentinel, 9 Mar. 2025 On the contrary, the Middle East is plagued by disunity and rivalry. Maha Yahya, Foreign Affairs, 17 Feb. 2025 That reality is in part a result of our current era of highly competitive elections, which have often produced a House where the majority party holds just a small advantage, making any intraparty disunity all the more impactful. Geoffrey Skelley, ABC News, 9 Jan. 2025 See All Example Sentences for disunity

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First Known Use

1632, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of disunity was in 1632

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“Disunity.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/disunity. Accessed 18 Apr. 2025.

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disunity

noun
dis·​uni·​ty dish-ˈü-nət-ē How to pronounce disunity (audio)
(ˈ)dis-ˈyü-
: lack of unity
especially : dissension

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