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disunity

 

[ dɪsˈjuːnɪti ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

lack of harmony

Disunity refers to the state of lacking harmony, agreement, or cohesion among individuals or groups. It is characterized by division, conflict, and discord, leading to a lack of unity or solidarity.

Synonyms

disagreement, discord, disharmony, division

Examples of usage

  • The disunity within the team resulted in poor performance.
  • Political disunity often hinders progress and decision-making.
  • The disunity among the family members caused tension and disagreements.

Translations

Translations of the word "disunity" in other languages:

🇵🇹 desunião

🇮🇳 विभाजन

🇩🇪 Uneinigkeit

🇮🇩 perpecahan

🇺🇦 незгода

🇵🇱 niezgoda

🇯🇵 不和

🇫🇷 désunion

🇪🇸 desunión

🇹🇷 ayrılık

🇰🇷 불화

🇸🇦 انقسام

🇨🇿 nesoulad

🇸🇰 nesúlad

🇨🇳 不和

🇸🇮 neskladnost

🇮🇸 ósamkomulag

🇰🇿 алауыздық

🇬🇪 არასათანადოდობა

🇦🇿 nifaq

🇲🇽 desunión

Etymology

The word 'disunity' originated from the combination of the prefix 'dis-' meaning 'apart, away' and the word 'unity' meaning 'oneness, harmony.' It first appeared in the English language in the late 16th century, derived from Latin and Old French roots. Over time, 'disunity' has been used to describe the lack of harmony or agreement within various contexts, from interpersonal relationships to political systems.

Word Frequency Rank

At rank #25,295, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.