at odds / not in agreement
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to be at odds
To have different opinions; to be unable to reach an agreement. The word is used almost exclusively in this predicative construction.
Die Geschwister waren sich uneins darüber, wohin sie in den Urlaub fahren sollten.
The siblings were at odds over where they should go on vacation.
The word consists of the prefix 'un-' (not) and 'eins' (one). In this context, 'eins sein' means something like 'to be in agreement' or 'to be of one mind'. 'Uneins sein' (to be at odds) therefore means not to be of the same opinion.
Die Experten sind sich über die Ursache des Problems noch uneins.
The experts are still at odds over the cause of the problem.
'Uneins' is almost always used in the fixed expression 'sich (Dative) uneins sein' (to be at odds with one another). The subject is plural or refers to a group. The topic about which people disagree is introduced with 'über' + accusative.
Die Politiker waren sich über den neuen Gesetzesentwurf uneins.
The politicians were at odds over the new draft law.
'Uneins' can only be used predicatively, that is, after a verb such as 'sein' (to be). It never stands directly before a noun as an adjective. You cannot say *'eine uneinse Gruppe'.
Die Jury war sich bei der Entscheidung völlig uneins.
The jury was completely at odds over the decision.
