disagree

verb

dis·​agree ˌdis-ə-ˈgrē How to pronounce disagree (audio)
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

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
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During public comment, resident Ralph Hernandez, a retired police officer, disagreed with the proposal, claiming that officers would face fatigue working beyond their regular shift. Hema Sivanandam, The Mercury News, 13 Nov. 2024 Employees and executives disagree on the importance of AI, according to a survey of over 17,000 desk workers worldwide conducted by Slack. Emily Dreibelbis Forlini, PCMAG, 12 Nov. 2024 Principals and teachers find election years are a great opportunity to educate students about the importance of their civic duty and how to have meaningful discussions with those who disagree with them. Lexi Lonas Cochran, The Hill, 5 Nov. 2024 Her accountant also said the money was tax free, but the IRS disagreed, and the matter wound up in Tax Court. Robert W. Wood, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024 See all Example Sentences for disagree 

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

Time Traveler
The first known use of disagree was circa 1513

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“Disagree.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/disagree. Accessed 24 Nov. 2024.

Kids Definition

disagree

verb
dis·​agree ˌdis-ə-ˈgrē How to pronounce disagree (audio)
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

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