Meaning
friction, discord
- a state of mild friction, animosity, or disagreement between individuals
In a sentence
I vecchi dissapori tra i soci hanno portato alla chiusura dell'azienda.
Old friction between the partners led to the company closing down.
Nonostante qualche piccolo dissapore, la riunione si è conclusa positivamente.
Despite some minor discord, the meeting ended on a positive note.
C'è ancora qualche dissapore tra voi due?
Is there still some bad blood between the two of you?
Word forms (2)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| dissapore | masculine · singular |
| dissapori | masculine · plural |
Usage notes
- Frequently used in the plural 'dissapori' to mean lingering bad feelings or tensions.
- Formal register; related conceptually to 'tensione' or 'disaccordo'.