disagree

verb

dis·​agree ˌdis-ə-ˈgrē 

disagreed; disagreeing; disagrees

intransitive verb

1

: to fail to agree

the two accounts disagree

2

: to differ in opinion

he disagreed with me on every topic

3

: to cause discomfort or distress

fried foods disagree with me

Synonyms

• differ
• dissent
• nonconcur

Examples of disagree in a Sentence

I think that I should sell my car, but he disagrees.

the leader thought we were still headed north on the trail, but I disagreed

Recent Examples on the Web

One other key difference between the national and state polls: Indigenous people in Arizona said that Harris and the Democrats care a great deal more about Native Americans (57% total) than do Trump and Republicans (23%) although Democrats and Republicans chose to disagree. —Debra Utacia Krol, The Arizona Republic, 1 Nov. 2024

Hard to disagree, and his Breguet Classic was lovely. —Allen Farmelo, Robb Report, 1 Nov. 2024

That’s a tall order, to say the least, whether one agrees or disagrees with her takes on Madoff or Trump. —Richard Behar, Forbes, 31 Oct. 2024

Many users concluded that the coin was copper, though one user disagreed. —Lydia Patrick, Newsweek, 31 Oct. 2024

Word History

Etymology

Middle English, to refuse assent, from Anglo-French desagreer, from des- dis- + agreer to agree

First Known Use

circa 1513, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Phrases Containing disagree

• agree to disagree

Kids Definition

disagree

verb

dis·​agree ˌdis-ə-ˈgrē 

1

: to fail to agree

the two stories disagree

2

: to differ in opinion

disagree over the price

3

: to have an unpleasant effect

fried foods disagree with me