disunity

noun

dis·​uni·​ty (ˌ)dis-ˈyü-nə-tē 

dish-

: lack of unity

especially : dissension

Synonyms

• conflict
• disaccord
• discord
• discordance
• discordancy
• disharmony
• dissension
• dissention
• dissent
• dissidence
• dissonance
• disunion
• division
• friction
• infighting
• inharmony
• schism
• strife
• variance
• war
• warfare

Examples of disunity in a Sentence

troubling signs of disunity within the normally peaceful organization

Recent Examples on the Web

The Kremlin will undoubtedly try to exploit these differences to sow disunity in the EU’s response to the invasion. —Niclas Poitiers, Foreign Affairs, 27 Feb. 2022

But the church’s ability to confront these challenges is hindered by convention disunity and disagreement, Young said in a direct rebuke to controversy over the NBCUSA presidential election. —Liam Adams, The Tennessean, 5 Sep. 2024

Trump has won but fighting and disunity do not need to also win. —Alex Montoya, San Diego Union-Tribune, 2 Jan. 2025

Through Romania | Opinion U.S. Should Reject 'Just Peace' in Ukraine, and Just Seek Peace | Opinion Twilight of the Neocons—and What Should Come Next | Opinion Putin thrives on disunity. —Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 6 Dec. 2024

Word History

First Known Use

1632, in the meaning defined above

Kids Definition

disunity

noun

dis·​uni·​ty dish-ˈü-nət-ē 

(ˈ)dis-ˈyü-

: lack of unity

especially : dissension