disunity

/dɪsˈjuːnəti/ (bre, ipa) · /dɪsˈjuːnəti/ (ame, ipa) · /(ˌ)dis-ˈyü-nə-tē dish-/ (ame, mw)

disunity — noun

1. a state in which the members of a group hold such different opinions or goals th

1.名詞C1
釋義

a state in which the members of a group hold such different opinions or goals that they cannot agree on what to do or work together successfully

例句

The environmental group was torn apart by internal disunity over whether to accept corporate donations.

disunity over [topic] — source of conflict within a group

Years of disunity among the board members prevented Sakamoto Corporation from launching its new software.

years of disunity among [group] + prevented [outcome]

同義詞
  • division

    more concrete — suggests the group has actually split into opposing sides; disunity may only mean a failure to co-operate

  • discord

    more formal and emotional — emphasises open conflict and hostility rather than mere lack of agreement

  • dissension

    formal — highlights active, voiced disagreement rather than a passive state of disunity

  • fragmentation

    implies the group has broken into many small, competing parts rather than just being unable to agree

反義詞
  • unity

    direct opposite; members acting together with shared purpose

  • harmony

    emphasises peaceful, cooperative relationships rather than mere agreement

  • cohesion

    stresses the social bonds that keep members working as one

文法句型

disunity + among/within/between [group]

disunity + over [topic]

[group] + torn apart by + disunity

用法筆記

Disunity is uncountable — do not use 'a' or 'one' before it. It describes the condition of a group, never of a single person. Common prepositions that follow it are 'among' (many members), 'within' (inside one body), 'between' (two sides), and 'over' (the subject of disagreement).

常見錯誤

❌There is a deep disunity in the party.
✅There is deep disunity in the party.
💡Disunity is uncountable; the article 'a' is not used before it.
❌His disunity with the manager caused delays.
✅The disunity between him and the manager caused delays.
💡Disunity refers to a group situation, not a personal feeling or individual conflict.