Dream About Argument: 25+ Meanings and Interpretations

Everyone has dreams. But for some, the power of their dreams is enough to completely change their lives. Dreams about arguments can propel you to fight for a cause or make the world a better place.

The great philosopher Socrates, in his dream about the “Form of a Good Man,” describes a man in the sky who, though his face hidden, wears the crown of justice and soars above all natural things.

This dream was perhaps Socrates’ greatest argument for belief. Socrates considered all other arguments to be weak and meaningless.

Thus, he believed that he was visited by this person, which was an acceptable answer to any question – and only by accepting that this person was real could you live an ethical life.

What does it symbolize when someone experiences a dream about an argument?

Arguments could symbolize conflict and the possibility of friction between oneself and another person.
Perhaps the dream is telling you to examine your thoughts and what your argument consists of.
Perhaps it is telling you to advocate for yourself and to say no to other people’s requests when they contradict your thoughts.
This could be a possible symbol of the fact that one could behave similarly by arguing or disputing another person’s opinions.
A dream about argument could be symbolic of something negative, such as jealousy, stubbornness, or the egoistic behavior that characterizes the way of thinking that is most prevalent in human nature today.
Perhaps it is a symbol of dispute, which often takes place in our consciousness, especially in moments when we are most vulnerable and powerless to face the outer world.
It could represent an inner dispute and struggle within yourself, as opposed to an argument with someone else.
A dream about argument could be symbolic of a warning that you need to consider your thoughts before discussing with other people who hold different opinions than you.

Spiritual meaning of argument-related dreams

Symbolize conflict and the possibility of friction between oneself and another person.

Perhaps the dream about argument is telling you to examine your thoughts and what your argument consists of.

Perhaps it is telling you to advocate for yourself and to say no to other people’s requests when they contradict your thoughts.

This could be a possible symbol of the fact that one could behave similarly by arguing or disputing another person’s opinions.

Symbolic of something negative such as jealousy, stubbornness, or egoistic behavior

Perhaps it is a symbol of dispute, which often takes place in our consciousness, especially in moments when we are most vulnerable and powerless to face the outer world.

It could represent an inner dispute and struggle within yourself, as opposed to an argument with someone else.

Symbolic of a warning

It could be telling you that if you prefer to argue and quarrel with other people instead of listening to their reasons, then there will be no good outcome for the relationship between yourself and others.

Perhaps the dream is telling you that your argumentative behavior is self-destructive and will only lead to further problems in the future.

FUN FACT: An argument in a dream frequently symbolizes ongoing disputes, problems with communication, or the need for resolution in real-world circumstances.

Biblical meaning of argument-related dreams

A dream about argument could represent a difficult situation where one feels she must choose between two different options, and she feels that the outcome of her choice will be either positive or negative: there will be no gray area or middle ground between these two options.

Dreams about arguments in dreams can symbolize your need to justify yourself to God or seek God’s mercy for your actions.
The dream could also mean that someone who is close to you could also need forgiveness from God.
Arguments could symbolize the conflict between good and evil and the war within your soul – particularly if you find yourself arguing with someone who identifies with God (or a higher power) or you have some conflict with a religious figure.
There could be a demon, tyrant, or dictator in your dream, and this is a symbol of evil that you must overcome.

Significantly, the tyrant in your dream is easily defeated since it suggests that you have the power to overcome any evil in your life.

A few intriguing interpretations of argument-related dreams

You dream about arguing with your girlfriend or boyfriend

This kind of dream about argument means that you are probably feeling anxious about a relationship, but there is some form of misunderstanding that is preventing the relationship from growing.

MY RECOMMENDATION- This may also indicate some type of worry or tension that you are holding inside. Maybe you are just feeling overwhelmed by the pressures of life and can’t see a way out.

You dream about arguing with your husband or wife.

This type of dream means that you might be feeling worried about the state of your relationship.

You cannot see how things will work out between yourselves, and this causes stress for both parties involved.

You dream about arguing with your ex-wife/husband

This type of dream means that you do not accept the statement or action of someone who used to be married to you. Your feelings towards the situation have changed, and this causes stress for both parties involved.

MY ADVICE- It can also mean that you are experiencing some type of internal conflict derived from an old memory or belief system.

You dream about arguing with your teacher

This type of dream about argument means that you are feeling uneasy about the ideas that you are learning in class. You are probably questioning whether or not this information will be useful for your future goals.

Perhaps you are feeling that you are not learning enough due to the social environment, or perhaps you feel like your teacher is not teaching the material properly.

You dream about arguing with an ex-teacher

This type of dream can mean that you are experiencing some conflict over feelings for someone in the past who taught you something.

For example, perhaps there was a teacher who had a positive impact on your life, or perhaps it was someone who you had a crush on in school.

DO YOU KNOW? Arguments in dreams may represent inner turmoil, a lack of direction, or the need to achieve peace and balance within oneself.

You dream about arguing with your boss

This type of dream indicates that you might be uncomfortable with the direction that things are going at the workplace.

Sometimes, this type of dream can mean that you might want to look for a new job but don’t feel like it’s an option because of family issues or money problems.

You dream about arguing with your boss and winning

This type of dream about argument tells you that you are feeling dissatisfied with your job, and this causes some tension.

However, if you feel like you win in the argument with your boss, then it means that you have successfully communicated your dissatisfaction to him.

You dream about arguing with your sister or brother

This is a symbol of inner conflict and stress. This dream means that you are feeling conflicted by your emotions and decisions.

MY ADVICE- You have trouble processing what is going on in your life.

You dream about arguing with someone outside of your family

This could be a symbol of conflict within yourself.

For example, it could mean that you are arguing with someone close to you, but perhaps the person making this argument has a completely different point of view than you.

You dream about arguing with your ex-girlfriend/boyfriend

This type of dream indicates that you are feeling regret for your actions in a relationship that has ended. Perhaps you feel guilty for engaging in some sort of dishonest behavior.

This may also mean that you are worried about how your former relationship will affect your future life.

MY RECOMMENDATION- You are probably feeling conflicted and wondering if you made a mistake.

You dream about arguing with someone who disrespects you

This type of dream means that someone has made an offensive comment toward you, and this has caused some feelings of anger and resentment.

FUN FACT Dreams involving contentious arguments may suggest that one needs to be more outspoken, defend one’s convictions, or bring up unconsidered issues.

You dream about verbally attacking a stranger in public

This type of dream about argument means that there is some repressed emotion inside of yourself that needs to be expressed right now.

An argument on the street can be a dream symbol of verbal assault, but it can also mean that you need to express your emotions to get over some fear.

MY ADVICE- Perhaps you feel like you have to act a certain way in public, but the real reason is that you don’t feel comfortable expressing yourself freely.

You dream about being on the receiving end of an argument

This type of dream means that you are feeling hurt by some situation and want someone else to fix the problem for you.

Something has gone wrong, and this causes some sort of negative reaction from within yourself.

You dream about arguing with your mother/father/guardian

This is also most likely a symbol of your inner conflict. Perhaps you feel that others are not respecting your point of view and have the urge to argue with them.

You might have some feelings of resentment or anger toward your parents or guardian. Or perhaps you are having some internal conflict with the values and beliefs that they have taught you.

You dream about arguing with a child

This type of dream about argument means that you are experiencing some sort of conflict between yourself and someone younger than yourself.

MY RECOMMENDATION- Perhaps someone has told you something in confidence, but you feel like sharing this information with a friend.

You dream about arguing with a teenager

Similar to the interpretation of arguing with a child, this symbol can also mean that you have some differences in opinion over certain values, beliefs, morals, or behaviors. However, in this case, the person is older than a child.

You dream about arguing with a celebrity

This type of dream indicates that you might have an internal conflict regarding what aspects of their public persona are acceptable or appropriate to follow or emulate.

MY ADVICE- For example, perhaps you are feeling confused by the actions of a celebrity and do not know how to handle this situation.

You dream about arguing with a close friend

This type of dream can indicate that you feel like your friend has betrayed you in some way. It can also mean that you are feeling some sort of resentment towards them because of something they have said or done.

FUN FACT Dreams in which one witnesses arguments may be indicative of external tensions, conflicts, or a fear of conflict in interpersonal relationships.

You dream about arguing with a co-worker

This type of dream is similar to the interpretation of arguing with a friend, which indicates that there is some sort of conflict between you and one of your co-workers.

It can represent an internal conflict between your duties and the expectations placed by others on the job. Perhaps you have some problems with co-workers and feel like they are not following your ideas and plans.

MY ADVICE- This can invigorate some negative feelings within yourself.

You dream about someone at work arguing with a friend

This type of dream about argument means that there is a lack of communication between you and your co-worker.

Perhaps they are having some similar problem to yours, and thus, it causes tension between the two of you.

You dream about arguing with another person who has a different opinion than yourself

This type of dream indicates that there is some sort of internal conflict between you and someone else due to differences in beliefs, values, or morals.

You dream about a social or political debate on television

This can be interpreted as a symbol of the internal conflict you are having with others. You might feel that you need to change some things about yourself regarding your goals and aspirations in life.

MY RECOMMENDATION- This type of debate on TV can also mean that you are having some sort of internal debate within yourself about something.

You dream about arguing with a politician

This type of dream means that you have a strong opinion about certain government issues. However, because of your negative feelings about this specific politician might be affecting your mood negatively.

You dream about an argument with someone who is not there

This type of dream means that some issues within yourself might not make sense to others. Perhaps you are feeling a bit confused and frustrated by the situation but don’t know how to confront yourself on the issue.

You dream about arguing with someone deceased

This type of dream indicates that there is some sort of internal conflict regarding this person’s death or unexpected end due to some sort of tragedy or accident.

You dream about arguing with an animal

This type of dream symbol can represent an internal conflict that is within yourself. It can be a sign of frustration and anger towards a situation you are experiencing in your life.

You dream about being involved in a riot or violent protest

This type of dream about argument indicates that you might have some negative feelings toward certain people in your society or community.

You dream about being forced to participate in an argument you don’t want to be a part of

This type of dream can indicate that you are experiencing some resentment within yourself that is causing you to have some conflict with others.

You dream about being in a debate or psychological test

This type of dream means that there is some sort of internal conflict that you are having regarding your values, beliefs, or goals.

MY ADVICE- You might feel like something is missing in your life, and this sort of test can help reveal the answer.

You dream about arguing with someone physically present, but not real

This type of dream means that there is an internal conflict with someone who is not present in the situation. Perhaps they are not physically present, but their voice still bothers you in some way.

You dream about arguing with a person who is asleep

This type of dream means that there is an internal conflict between you and someone else due to something they said or did.

You dream about arguing with a person who looks like someone else but is someone else

This type of dream symbolizes the internal conflict between yourself and the person who resembles the other individual. You might be having a conflict and not know how to approach it.

INTERESTING FACT Dreams about settling a dispute could portend an impending settlement, a willingness to make concessions or a want for peace and understanding.

You dream about arguing with a person who looks like you

This type of dream about argument symbolizes the internal conflict between yourself and the person who resembles you. You might be having a conflict and not know how to approach it.

You dream about an argument with someone, but they are not there to respond to your feelings

This type of dream indicates that you have some sort of strong feeling towards someone, but they did not respond in kind. Perhaps you are holding on to some sort of resentment toward them but are either too afraid or too proud to confront them directly.

MY ADVICE- You might also be dealing with some unknown feelings that confuse both yourself and those in your life.

Conclusion

Are arguments worth fighting for? That’s something that only you can decide.

For some people, a dream about arguing with someone (or something) is a sign of spiritual enlightenment. For others, it is nothing more than a symbol of self-destructive behavior.

But don’t let your dreams about arguments control your life: you determine the content of your dreams through your thoughts and beliefs, and you also have the power to change the way that you think whenever you want to do so.

Always remember: everything in your mind was once only a thought. And if you change your thoughts, then you can change your life.